Silver Surfer #12

A blazing golden figure dominates the starfield of this June 1988 issue, arms outstretched and wreathed in dramatic flames and energy — clearly a force to be reckoned with in deep space. Spacecraft flank the action on both sides, while a inset circle in the lower corner reveals the Silver Surfer himself, looking pale and stricken amid swirling mist, hinting that whatever this fiery encounter is, our hero may not be at full strength. Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein bring a vivid cosmic energy to the cover that makes "Sick!" one of the more intriguingly titled chapters of Steve Englehart's run on the series.