G.I. Joe #13

A masked Cobra operative in urban-camouflage gear dominates this 2002 Image Comics cover, leveling a long-barreled assault rifle while a combat knife is strapped to his thigh — the red Cobra sigil on his chest leaving no doubt about his allegiance. Joe Benitez's pencils and Joe Weems' inks give the figure a coiled, menacing presence against a shadowy brick-wall backdrop. "Malfunction! Part 4" promises the tension is running high, and this cover sets the mood perfectly.