Green Lantern #28

The cover by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson says it all — Green Lantern fires his power ring against a massive crashing wave, while the menacing, shark-faced villain known as the Shark looms large above the city skyline, claws outstretched and clearly hungry for a rematch. Featuring the story "The Shark Goes on the Prowl Again!," this April 1964 issue pairs writer Gardner Fox with artist Gil Kane for what promises to be a high-stakes aquatic showdown. The bold orange sky and dramatic wave composition give the whole image a genuine sense of scale and urgency that holds up beautifully.