Hardware #25

Hardware dominates this anniversary cover in his full armored glory — massive, battle-worn exosuit bristling with mechanical details, heavy chains gripped in both fists, and an industrial backdrop that makes him look every bit the force of engineered fury. Issue #25 marks Milestone Media's third year of publication with an extra-sized 48-page celebration, and Denys Cowan's cover pencils and inks deliver a portrait of the armored hero that feels both monumental and gritty. If you've been following Curtis Metcalf's journey, this milestone anniversary entry — with Dwayne McDuffie writing and art contributions from Humberto Ramos — is exactly the kind of package that reminds you why Hardware stood apart in 1995.