X-O Manowar #5

In "Idea Man," X-O Manowar #5 (1997) delivers a sharp, tech-infused twist as Donovan finds himself transformed into a video game by Reneta, who’s pitching the concept to Constellation Gametech. Meanwhile, Pendleton dives into one of their virtual reality experiments, unlocking an unexpected ability to bring electronic machinery to life—setting off a chain of events that blurs the line between digital and real. Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn, with dynamic art by Scot Eaton and inks by Pam Eklund, the issue’s cover by Eaton and Eklund captures the high-stakes fusion of mind and machine.