Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #20

The fourth and final chapter of "Requiem for a Rogue" lands with real weight, and this 1997 Dark Horse cover says it all without a word — an X-wing silhouetted against a churning fireball, debris scattering into the orange haze around it. It's a striking, painterly image that perfectly suits a story arc closing out on such a somber note. Michael A. Stackpole and Jan Strnad bring the writing, with Gary Erskine handling the art and inks, making this a satisfying conclusion to pick up.