The Legend of the Shield #8

The cover of this February 1992 Impact Comics entry says it all: the Shield lies flat on his back, bloodied and apparently unconscious, his stars-and-stripes costume spread across the ground while an imposing armored figure looms over him — the tagline "At the Mercy of the Weapon" leaving little to the imagination about how dire things have gotten. Grant Miehm's cover art delivers a striking image of vulnerability for a hero whose very costume embodies national resilience. "God and Country" promises high stakes and a worthy adversary, making this a compelling chapter in the Legend of the Shield run.