Savage Dragon #24

Savage Dragon #24 from Image's December 1995 lineup puts the tension front and center — a massive, shark-mouthed monster dominates the cover, clutching a female officer while another cop scrambles in the background and a red-haired woman lies collapsed in the foreground. Erik Larsen's pencils and inks deliver that raw, kinetic energy the series is known for, filling every corner of a crumbling brick alley with desperate action. If you like your superhero comics with a gritty street-level edge, this one makes a strong case for itself right from the cover.