Thunderbolt #54

Peter Cannon leaps into action on this October 1966 Charlton cover, rendered by Pete Morisi, with a roaring dinosaur lunging behind him and a knife-wielding figure crouching in the foreground — all set against a lush jungle backdrop that perfectly frames the danger surrounding T-Bolt. The cover copy promises three distinct threats: the Hooded One, the Mongol Bandits, and the Pygmy Warriors, making it clear this issue has plenty in store for fans of the "action hero you've chosen for greatness." At just 12 cents, it's a vivid snapshot of mid-60s Charlton adventure comics firing on all cylinders.