The Avengers #2

In "The Invasion of the Lava Men," Steve Ditko’s dynamic art brings a thrilling blend of cosmic dread and pulpy adventure to this 1973 Marvel UK issue, where a mysterious man’s nightmares spiral into a surreal confrontation with the dream-devouring Nightmare. With Stan Lee and Ditko sharing writing duties, the story unfolds as Doctor Strange uncovers a hidden guilt beneath the man’s visions, leading to a moment of chilling revelation. The cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky captures the issue’s otherworldly tension, a striking visual that hints at the strange forces at play.