Savage Dragon #0

Savage Dragon #0 (2006) kicks off with a bold origin twist in "The Way It Was," revealing the true beginnings of the alien Emperor Kurr’s reign and downfall. Written and illustrated by Erik Larsen, with colors by Reuben Rude and Abel Mouton and letters by Chris Eliopoulos, this first issue sets the stage with a high-stakes confrontation between Kurr and his dissenting scientists, Reich and Weiko, whose desperate act reshapes the fate of Earth. The cover by Erik Larsen captures the moment’s intensity, hinting at the legacy that will unfold.