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Ka-zar #4, 1974 - Ka-Zar had appeared in various Marvel titles since his debut in X-men #10. After a respectable run in Astonishing Tales a few years before, the character was awarded his own self-titled book. Frank Brunner delivers this superb cover, among the best of the entire series. Mystical flames emanate from below the jungle lord, radiating out toward the other figures and filling the

Jungle Jim v4 #27, 1969 - Steve Ditko contributes three terrific stories in this issue, all of which are enjoyably drawn. Though competently inked, different sources give different credits. Comic book guides have historically credited the inks to one-time Wally Wood assistant, Wayne Howard. The Wally Wood Treasury, however, credits Wood. At closer inspection, details such as the jungle foliage,

Nick Fury, Agent of Shield #1, 1968 - After a respectable run as a co-feature in Strange Tales, Nick Fury graduates to his own full length series. Jim Steranko, who picked up the artistic reins on those later issues, continues as writer and illustrator. Bucking the trend of having the title character prominently enlarged on the cover, the artist opts to use building blocks as a metaphor for spy

Jann of the Jungle #10, 1956 - One of Al Williamson's strengths is his figure drawing and it certainly shows on this cover. Jann of the Jungle seems poised and confident, even during a surprise attack. While using the title character as focal point is not new, I like how the vine she clutches in her left hand counterbalances the knife she wields on her right. The encroaching lion on the right is

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones #1, 1983 - Marvel Comics adapted the Steven Spielberg movies a few years earlier in the large format Marvel Super Special series. This first attempt at an ongoing comic book series begins with brand new stories. John Byrne teams up with inker Terry Austin on this enjoyable and adventurous tale. The artists capture the likeness of actor Harrison Ford more