Dazzler #18

A massive, golden-glowing Absorbing Man dominates this 1982 cover, swinging his signature ball and chain as a comparatively tiny Dazzler stands her ground against him — the scale contrast alone makes the threat feel genuinely imposing. A group of silhouetted figures lurks in the foreground below, adding an extra layer of tension to an already charged street scene, all rendered with striking linework by cover artist Bill Sienkiewicz. With Danny Fingeroth scripting and Frank Springer on interior art, this is a solid chapter in Alison Blaire's ongoing battle to prove herself in a Marvel universe that keeps throwing heavyweight trouble her way.