Namor, the Sub-Mariner #40

Namor, the Sub-Mariner #40 promises an intense confrontation, as the cover by Shawn McManus shows the Prince of Atlantis pinned and straining against a massive, golden beam while a monstrous shadowed figure looms over him — claws spread, eyes glowing with menace. The bold "Blood Battle" tagline leaves little doubt that the story inside, "Bitter Sacrifices," has pushed Namor to his limits. It's a gripping 1993 Marvel cover that captures the raw physicality and high stakes that define the Sub-Mariner at his best.