The X-Men #87

In "The Fateful Finale!", Stan Lee and Steve Ditko deliver a sharp, satirical twist on cosmic vanity, where a self-absorbed man’s boastful victory in a galactic contest leads to an unexpected and eternal consequence. The story’s eerie tone and striking visuals—penciled and inked by Ditko—lend a surreal edge to a tale where pride meets a fate far more permanent than anyone expected. George Tuska’s cover captures the moment with chilling grandeur, showing the Earth representative frozen in triumph.