Team America #3

The mysterious Marauder dominates this August 1982 Marvel cover, a black-clad, helmeted rider roaring forward on a motocross bike against a bold red-and-white striped backdrop — an image of cool, anonymous menace that makes the cover's own teaser ("This issue the mysterious Marauder battles alone!") feel entirely earned. Spider-Man's face appears in a small inset box, hinting at a wider Marvel universe connection, while the American flag framing underscores the patriotic energy of the series. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan and inks by Vince Colletta give the whole thing a sharp, kinetic energy perfectly suited to "Dial M for Mayhem!