Sleepwalker #2

The cover of Sleepwalker #2 (1991) makes a strong first impression: the alien Sleepwalker looms large in his purple cloak and hood, grappling with a massive, shattering box while the blue-suited villain 8-Ball — pool cue in hand — taunts him with "This call's for you, Bugface!" It's a lively, kinetic showdown brought to life by Bret Blevins' cover art, with coins and debris flying everywhere and a small inset portrait adding an extra layer of intrigue. Writer Bob Budiansky's story title "Behind the 8-Ball" perfectly captures the scrappy, underdog energy this peculiar matchup promises.