The Demon #3

The cover of this November 1972 issue says it all — a massive, horned serpentine monster dominates the image, straining against heavy chains held by two figures on either side as fires rage in the background, making for one of the most visually striking covers of the year. Jack Kirby's pencils and Mike Royer's inks deliver that unmistakable raw energy, with the creature's scaled bulk and gnashing jaws filling nearly the entire composition. The cover teases a threat called the Reincarnators and invites readers to meet Jason Blood as The Demon, setting the stage for whatever strange and dangerous territory issue #3 has in store.