Guardians of the Galaxy #39

Set in the 31st century Marvel Universe, this 1993 issue of Guardians of the Galaxy puts Rancor — the fierce, clawed descendant searching for her ancestor Wolverine — front and center in a brutal clash against a skeletal, mechanized Dr. Doom, whose exposed chrome framework dominates the cover as he looms over her with chilling menace. The cover art by Kevin West and Steve Montano crackles with kinetic energy, debris scattered across the floor as these two formidable figures collide in what looks like an absolutely punishing confrontation. If you've been following this far-future saga, "Skeletal Remains" promises exactly the kind of high-stakes, hard-hitting spectacle that made this era of Guardians so compelling.