Marvel Premiere #39

Marvel Premiere #39 gives the Torpedo his first full-length solo spotlight, and Al Milgrom's cover makes the case with real energy — the blue-suited, rocket-powered hero blasts forward through a chaotic scene, scattering a squad of green-uniformed armed goons in every direction while explosions and debris fill the background. Civilians scramble below near a "Danger"-labeled machine, selling the stakes of whatever chaos surrounds this high-velocity hero. With Marv Wolfman writing and Bob Brown on interior art, this December 1977 issue is a solid showcase for one of Marvel's more kinetic powerhouses.