The Darkstars #18

The Eve of Destruction" kicks off in this 1994 installment of DC's cosmic law-enforcement series, with the cover by Randy DuBurke setting a striking tone: a Darkstar warrior and the scarlet-clad Flash clash in the foreground against a city skyline, while the looming, shadowy visage of a mysterious woman dominates the background sky above them. The guest-starring Flash — boldly called out in the cover's banner — makes for a compelling visual pairing with the black-and-white-suited Darkstar, hinting at a conflict that's as much about allies at odds as external threats. Michael Jan Friedman leads the storytelling charge inside, with art from Mike Collins, David A. Roach, and Steve Pini bringing this "Kingdom of the Blind" chapter to life.