Modern Comics #92

Modern Comics #92 (December 1949) puts Blackhawk front and center — literally — as the ace aviator stares out from the cockpit of his fighter with cool, steely resolve, aviation goggles and cap firmly in place. Behind him, billowing smoke rises from what appears to be a downed aircraft, while a red jet streaks past in the distance, setting the stage for his showdown with Jaromir the Monocled Madman. Chuck Cuidera's inking gives the cover a sharp, confident look that makes this Quality Comics entry a satisfying snapshot of late-'40s aviation adventure at its most gripping.