Magnum Comics #7/1989

"Hjälten" is a standout moment in Alan Moore’s early career, showcasing his gift for emotional weight and cosmic stakes. Written by Moore and illustrated with striking clarity by Mike White—both inks and pencils—this 1989 issue from Pandora Press follows a desperate act of hope: a scientist’s son launched from a doomed planet, only to arrive on Earth just as its own fate is sealed by the very war he inadvertently triggers. The cover by Mike White captures the tragedy in silhouette, a silent echo of the story’s quiet, devastating turn.