Mutant X #9

Mutant X #9 promises exactly what its cover delivers — an overwhelming, gape-mouthed creature dominating the scene while heroes scramble in every direction around it, with a green-clad figure striking from one side and blue-suited teammates bracing for impact below. The cover by Cary Nord and Andrew Pepoy captures that sense of barely-contained chaos perfectly, and the issue's own tagline teases "strange alliances and surprise guest-stars" to sweeten the deal. With Ben Grimm, Elektra, the Mole Man, Havok, and the Goblin Queen all confirmed in the mix alongside a mystery appearance, writer Howard Mackie and artist Mike S. Miller have clearly packed this 1999 issue to the brim.