Chain Gang War #7

Chain Gang War #7 arrives with a cover by Dave Johnson and Gary Erskine that puts the chaos front and center: a helicopter erupts in flames overhead while a heavily chained, hooded figure and a combat-geared soldier clash amid explosions and gunfire, with a frightened civilian caught in the middle of it all. The urban backdrop of fences and city buildings frames the carnage perfectly, giving the whole scene a gritty, street-level warzone feel that suits a story titled "Jailbreak" to a tee. With John Wagner writing and Gary Erskine handling interior art, this January 1994 DC series continues to deliver its hard-edged action with real conviction.