The Legend of the Shield #12

The final issue of Impact Comics' Legend of the Shield goes out swinging — and the cover by Grant Miehm makes that literally true, showing the star-spangled Shield straining against heavy chains while a dark-costumed, blonde-haired adversary looms overhead with fists raised, debris exploding all around them. That bold "Last Stand!" tagline perfectly captures the high-stakes energy radiating from every corner of the image, with a third patriotic figure visible in the upper corner hinting at even more chaos in store. Miehm's dynamic linework gives this 1992 finale a punchy, kinetic energy that makes it a fitting send-off for the series.