Showcase #57

Joe Kubert's cover for this 1965 DC showcase is a striking introduction to the "enemy side of the war" — a goggled, fur-collared German World War I ace looms large against a dark, atmospheric background while a green biplane blazes in the foreground, trailing fire and smoke. The bold tagline "Killer of the Skies!" captures the unapologetic point of view that made Enemy Ace such a daring concept for its time, with DC proudly declaring that only they dared tell this story. Robert Kanigher and Kubert bring a moody intensity to every element of this cover that sets the tone perfectly for the aerial drama within.