Captain America #435

Part of the "Fighting Chance" arc (Book 11), this 1995 installment promises high stakes right on the cover — the tagline warns that "the battle that may kill Cap starts here!" Dave Hoover's cover art puts Captain America and a fierce blonde female hero front and center, both tense and battle-ready, while a massive, grinning reptilian villain looms over them with outstretched claws against a blazing red sky. With the "Snake Bitten!" banner setting an ominous tone, it's a gripping visual setup from the Gruenwald-era run that clearly signals serious danger ahead for the Star-Spangled Avenger.