Marvel Tales #262

A massive, looming Hulk dominates the cover of this 1992 reprint gem, with Spider-Man swinging into the fray above him and the swirling, bark-textured form of Woodgod lurking in the background — a wild three-way collision teased right on the masthead. Sam Kieth's cover pencils and inks give the Hulk an almost grotesquely powerful physicality that perfectly sets the mood for "Nightmare in New Mexico!" courtesy of writer Bill Mantlo and artist John Byrne. As a bonus, a strip along the left side previews the X-Men lineup facing Sunstroke, making this issue a genuinely packed package celebrating Spider-Man's 30th anniversary.