Tarzan #17

Dark Horse's Tarzan #17 kicks off a four-part saga — "Tarzan vs. the Moon Men" — with a cover by John Totleben that commands immediate attention: the Lord of the Jungle strides forward through tangled jungle vines, knife in hand, his expression steady and resolute. It's a beautifully rendered portrait that captures Tarzan at his most self-possessed, perfectly setting the tone for whatever confrontation lies ahead. With Timothy Truman writing and Thomas Yeates and Al Williamson on interior art, this 1997 Dark Horse series remains a fine example of the pulp adventure tradition given serious comics craftsmanship.