Cloak and Dagger

Cloak and Dagger, two of Marvel's most poignant characters of the 1980s, debuted in their own self-titled series from Federal in 1984. This single-issue launch, with its iconic cover by frequent artist Rick Leonardi, established the runaway teen heroes' tragic origin—mutated by a synthetic drug—and their stark, vigilante mission against crime. Though brief, this issue crystallized the duo's blend of street-level grit and supernatural light-and-darkness, setting the stage for their enduring presence in the Marvel Universe.