Crimson Dynamo #1

Marvel's Epic imprint launched this 2003 series with a fittingly bold opener, and Steve Ellis's cover sets the tone immediately — the armored bulk of the Crimson Dynamo looms in close-up, massive gauntleted fists raised against a churning backdrop of fire and crackling energy. The battle-worn suit, with its glowing green cylinders and heavy plating, radiates a sense of raw, industrial power that feels distinctly different from the sleek American heroes across town. With John Jackson Miller's story "Old Toys" waiting inside, this is a promising start for a character whose Cold War origins still carry plenty of weight in 2003.