Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #5

A brooding sense of mystical authority radiates from this 1989 issue as Doctor Strange sits enthroned at the center of the cover — blue-robed, red-caped, and channeling crackling magical energy from his outstretched hand — while a white-haired figure in pink collapses at his feet. Flanking him, massive stone-like demon figures loom in the shadows alongside smoking braziers, setting an ominous stage for "The Faust Gambit, Part I." Butch Guice's cover art strikes a compelling balance between regal composure and impending dread, making this a strong entry point for Roy and Dann Thomas's multi-part arc.