Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #31

The four-part "Masquerade" arc reaches its conclusion in this 1998 Dark Horse entry, with John Nadeau's cover thrusting readers into a chaotic close-quarters firefight — crisscrossing green, blue, and pink laser blasts illuminate armored figures locked in frantic combat amid a shadowy, industrial-looking environment. The sense of urgency is immediate, with the central combatant seemingly battered but still in the thick of the action, smoke and damage visible across the scene. Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, Gary Martin, and Dave Nestelle bring Rogue Squadron's undercover adventure to what promises to be a tense and satisfying finish.