Starman #3

Starman faces a shocking challenge in this December 1988 installment, brought to life by Stern, Lyle, and Smith. The cover says it all: Starman — in his bold yellow, white, and black star-emblazoned costume — reels in agony as a jagged bolt of electricity tears right through him, his fists clenched and his face contorted in a raw, visceral cry. It's a striking image that sets the stage for "Lone Star Takedown" and makes the threat of villain Bolt feel immediate and genuinely dangerous.