Adventure Comics #365

In "Escape of the Fatal Five!" from Adventure Comics #365 (1968), the Legionnaires’ desperate bid to break free from their restraints accidentally unleashes the Fatal Five, who’ve been trapped in another dimension since their last clash with the heroes. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Shooter and Curt Swan, with inks by George Klein and letters by Morris Waldinger, this pivotal issue sees the villains’ return fueled by the very effort meant to contain them—setting the stage for a dangerous new chapter. The cover, a dynamic piece by Neal Adams, captures the moment of release with striking intensity.