Alien Legion #5

From Epic Comics in June 1988, Alien Legion #5 brings "The Ditch" — and the cover by Larry Stroman (pencils) and Frank Cirocco (inks) sets a fierce, battle-worn tone immediately. Dominating the image is a hulking, heavily armored legionnaire advancing toward the viewer, blade raised and glinting with a starburst of light, his battered gear and clenched fist radiating hard-earned combat intensity. The deep red atmosphere gives the whole piece a smoldering, war-zone urgency that showcases exactly why this Chuck Dixon and Carl Potts series earned its devoted following.