DC Comics Presents #73

In "Rampage in Scarlet," writer Cary Bates and artist Carmine Infantino deliver a story that stands out not just for its bold visuals but for its thoughtful engagement with the medium itself. The issue features a direct response from editor Dick Giordano to a fan letter by Michael Pickens, who offers eight thoughtful suggestions for improving the representation and treatment of female superheroes—making this a rare, meta moment in 1984 comics. The cover by Carmine Infantino and Klaus Janson captures the era’s dynamic flair, while the interior art by Infantino, with inks by Dave Hunt and colors by Carl Gafford, brings a crisp, expressive energy to the page.