Adventures of Superman #490

Superman surges upward through a swirling storm of sand and lightning, one fist raised as he hauls a wide-eyed civilian along with him — cover artists Tom Grummett and Jerry Ordway filling the scene with raw kinetic energy and a looming shadow below that hints at serious danger. Titled "Blood and Sand" and stamped with the tagline "Desert Storm!", this May 1992 issue promises a high-stakes confrontation set against a punishing desert backdrop. It's a compelling snapshot of the Man of Steel at his most determined, with the creative team of Ordway, Grummett, and Scott delivering a cover that grabs your attention and doesn't let go.