The Badger #5

In The Badger #5 (1985), written by Mike Baron and illustrated by Bill Reinhold, the story centers on Hamilton Thorndyke—known as Ham the Weather Wizard—as he confronts a powerful energy conglomerate threatening to destroy an ancient oak he holds dear. The issue’s prologue quietly lays the groundwork for the characters’ origins, setting up a clash between personal conviction and corporate ambition. The cover, by Jeff Butler, captures the tension with a striking image of Ham facing off against the looming industrial threat.