Shade, the Changing Man #3

Shade battles an extraordinary threat right on the cover of this November 1977 DC series — his M-Vest crackling with energy as he grapples with an opponent rendered nearly invisible, outlined only in stark white and ghostly linework, making the tagline "The Cloak is Invisible — Unbelievable — and Deadly!" feel genuinely earned. Steve Ditko's cover pencils and inks showcase his unmistakable kinetic style, with a side panel strip capturing Shade's intense, shifting expressions as the action unfolds. With a story titled "Escape Into... the Trap!" and Ditko also handling interior art alongside writer Michael Fleisher, this third issue promises the kind of weird, offbeat adventure that made this short-lived series such a distinctive corner of the DC universe.