Atari Force #4

Five determined team members in red-and-white uniforms crowd around a glowing tactical display as a pair of sleek alien spacecraft blaze overhead in a firestorm of orange and yellow — it's a vivid snapshot of high-stakes science fiction adventure from DC's 1982 Atari Force series. Ross Andru's pencils and Dick Giordano's inks give the scene real urgency, balancing the cool geometry of the ships against the tense, focused expressions of the crew below. With Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas on writing duties and a story titled "Phoenix," issue #4 promises the kind of cosmic drama that made this free giveaway series a genuine treat.