Big Bang Comics #2

Big Bang Comics #2 delivers a wonderfully retro Silver Age thrill, with cover artists Chris Ecker capturing Silver Age Shadowhawk and the Knight Watchman facing down a full-scale alien invasion — pink flying saucers hover over what appears to be the Washington Monument as abduction beams drag hapless figures skyward and a lone pink alien advances on the lawn. The cover's bold, clean linework pays loving tribute to comics of an earlier era while promising two distinct adventures: the alien showdown headlining the issue and a second tale featuring The Badge in "Zombie Crime Boss!" This 1996 Image release packs genuine variety into one package, and Ecker's all-around craftsmanship — pencils, inks, writing, and lettering — gives it a satisfying, cohesive charm.