Hawkman #31

This April 1996 issue kicks off the three-part "Hunter, Hunted, Prey!" arc with a cover by Howard Porter and John Dell that bristles with energy — Hawkman lunges forward in full winged battle-readiness, taloned gauntlets outstretched, while a massive winged stone angel statue looms dramatically behind him against a fiery urban sky. The dynamic tension between the mortal warrior and that cold, towering figure overhead sets a genuinely compelling tone for what promises to be a story where the hunter may not hold all the advantages. With Christopher Priest writing and Howard Porter on interior art, this is a strong starting point for anyone looking to dive into mid-'90s Hawkman.