Quasar #54

Part of the 1994 Starblast crossover event, this issue of Quasar promises the kind of heavyweight clash that fans of Marvel's cosmic corner live for. The cover — penciled by John Heebink and inked by David Day and Dan Day — delivers exactly what its tagline advertises: Hyperion and Gladiator trading earth-shattering punches, energy crackling at the point of impact between the red-costumed Hyperion and the blue-and-yellow-clad Gladiator, while Quasar's disembodied face looms large in the background. Mark Gruenwald's "Search Party" looks to be a wild ride through the cosmos, with two of Marvel's most powerful bruisers center stage.