The Defenders #6

The cover of this June 1973 issue says it all — the Defenders are in serious trouble, with the Black Knight, Namor, and Doctor Strange shown reeling and scattered amid an explosion of debris, while the Silver Surfer soars above on his board and a sword-wielding, blond-haired figure tumbles in the foreground, all under the ominous blazing tagline "Dream: Death!" Sal Buscema's cover art crackles with chaotic energy, packing an impressive roster of Marvel's non-team into one urgent, eye-catching image. Adding even more incentive, the cover proudly announces a Silver Surfer bonus story — making this a genuinely satisfying package from writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema.