Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #3

A massive, threatening fist dominates this November 1989 cover — and clutched within it are multiple helpless figures, including Nick Fury himself, rendered powerless against an overwhelming enemy force. The fiery orange background and looming skull motif set an ominous tone that cover penciler Keith Pollard and inker Kim DeMulder pull off with real menace. The tagline says it all: "In Evil's Grasp!" — promising readers that S.H.I.E.L.D.'s toughest agent is facing odds that even he may not be able to beat.