Namor, the Sub-Mariner #22

Namor charges fist-first against a massive, shadowy creature of bark and vine on John Byrne's kinetic cover for "Root of Evil," with a speech bubble making clear that Iron Fist's fate hangs in the balance — and a glowing Iron Fist himself visible in the fray. This January 1992 issue marks Marvel's 30th anniversary of the Fantastic Four, a milestone badge proudly displayed on the cover, adding a touch of history to an already urgent scene.