Titan A.E. #1

Titan A.E. #1 (2000, Dark Horse) launches with a high-stakes mission to the Kronos Science Outpost as the Drej menace threatens human outposts across space. Written by Scott Allie and illustrated by Al Rio, with inks by Randy Emberlin, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by Steve Dutro, the issue follows Nik, Ruth, and Korso as they push forward after a devastating loss—Nik’s death during a refueling stop forces Ruth and Korso to carry on, their resolve tested by the growing danger. The cover, penciled by Al Rio and inked by Andy Owens, captures the tension of their journey from the start.