Blackhawk #1

Howard Chaykin brings his bold, painterly style to this 1988 DC prestige-format miniseries, with a cover that places Blackhawk front and center — grinning confidently in his signature dark uniform and pilot's cap, an American flag unfurling dramatically behind him. Below his imposing figure, a formation of twin-engine warplanes cuts through the clouds, setting a vivid wartime atmosphere for the "Blood & Iron" story ahead. It's a striking package from start to finish, with Chaykin handling both the writing and artwork alongside colorist Steve Oliff and letterer Ken Bruzenak.