Masters of the Universe #4

The menacing, red-eyed face of a serpentine villain dominates this November 1986 cover from Star Comics, his armored mask rendered with striking intensity by pencilers Ron Wilson and John Romita, inked by Danny Bulanadi and John Romita. Flanking that imposing central image, a collage of Marvel Universe characters — including Captain America, the Hulk, and a host of others — signals the exciting "Star! The New World in the Marvel Universe" branding that tied Eternia's heroes into Marvel's wider lineup. With "Snakes Alive!" as the story title, this issue promises the kind of reptilian trouble that only the Masters of the Universe can handle.