The Secret Defenders #8

This October 1993 issue of The Secret Defenders assembles a striking lineup on its cover: Captain America charges forward shield in hand, Doctor Strange fires crackling beams of mystical energy from both fists, the Scarlet Witch looms in red above, and Spider-Man swings in from the upper corner — all of them surrounded on every side by a snarling horde of monstrous creatures. The bold "Death on Earth!" burst makes clear the stakes feel genuinely dire for this particular roster of heroes. With Roy Thomas scripting and Andre Coates handling both pencils and inks, it's a confident, kinetic cover that gives the team dynamic its own distinct identity apart from the classic Defenders lineup.