The Champions #16

The penultimate issue of Marvel's underdog super-team series goes out swinging, with a cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito that throws Hercules, Black Widow, and Beast into a frantic brawl against Magneto and a blue, hulking figure — all while speech bubbles promise Dr. Doom lurks somewhere behind it all. The team portraits of Ghost Rider, Iceman, and Angel loom in the corner box, and the bold tagline "Carnage in the Capital!" tells you this 1977 showdown is anything but low-stakes. Toss in the promise of a super surprise guest star, and this is a wonderfully chaotic chapter for fans of Marvel's most eclectic team.