NewMen #9

Part of the "Extreme Sacrifice" crossover event, NewMen #9 arrives in December 1994 with a cover by Todd Nauck and Marlo Alquiza that wastes no time establishing the stakes — a fierce female hero in silver-and-gold armor clutches a baby while surging forward, the looming, jagged-toothed face of a massive threat dominating the background behind her. Below, a furry beast-like figure stands alongside three costumed teammates, their expressions steeled for whatever is coming. It's a vivid, energetic snapshot of a team under pressure, with interior work from artist Todd Nauck and writer Eric Stephenson rounding out what looks to be a genuinely tense chapter in this mid-'90s Image series.