Man-Thing #14

Marvel's shambling swamp creature takes center stage in this February 1975 issue, with cover art by Gil Kane, John Romita, and Tom Palmer delivering a genuinely striking scene: the Man-Thing hulking in dripping, monstrous glory while sending an armored figure flying through the air, as a crowd of sword-wielding warriors — including a bearded, red-robed leader — recoils in chaos around him. The cover tagline promises that "death awaits the Man-Monster atop the Tower at the End of Time," setting an atmosphere of eerie, pulpy adventure that Steve Gerber's writing was perfectly suited for. With interior art by Alfredo Alcala bringing "Tower of the Satyr!" to life, this is a fine snapshot of mid-70s Marvel horror at its most atmospheric.