The Champions #9

In "The Battle of Los Angeles!" from The Champions #9 (1976), the tide turns violently as the villains overwhelm the remaining heroes, pushing the team to their limits. Just as Black Widow narrowly escapes captivity, Ivan and Iceman close in on her hidden location—setting the stage for a desperate rescue. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Bob Hall, with inks by Bob Layton, colors by Don Warfield, and lettering by Karen Mantlo and Gaspar Saladino, the issue's cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins captures the chaos in bold, dynamic lines.