Shooting Star Unconventional Special #1

In "Showdown at the End of Time," Earth’s leaders face an unprecedented threat when the relentless Vaard Vaardigan arrives on a mission to purge evil—only to find humanity has a surprising countermove. Written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Flint Henry, this 2005 special from Shooting Star Comics introduces a high-stakes clash of ideals, with Vaard’s crusade meeting an unexpected response from Earth’s political machine. The cover, a collaborative effort by Erik Burnham, Scott McCullar, Chris Franklin, Scott Rogers, and Sarah Jones, captures the moment just before the final confrontation.