Halo: Helljumper #1

Halo: Helljumper #1 (2009) kicks off with the elite Orbital Drop Shock Troopers—known as Helljumpers—sent to investigate a mysterious distress signal from the colony planet Ariel. Written by Peter David and illustrated by Eric Nguyen, this first issue plunges readers into the gritty, high-stakes world of the UNSC’s toughest special-ops Marines as they descend into the unknown, facing both a hidden enemy and a deeper mystery. The cover by Eric Nguyen captures the tension of the mission, setting the tone for a story where loyalty and survival hang in the balance.