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Marvel; October 1975 Cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum Title: “Warhunt!” Synopsis: The all-new, all-different X-Men battle Count Nefaria

DC; June 1983 Cover by assorted artists (see “Notable” below) Title: “The Future Is Forever!” Synopsis: As the Legion prepares

Charlton; March 1975 Cover by Joe Staton Title: “TV Man” Synopsis: A foe from E-Man’s past returns, this time

What makes the best comic book covers? It is a great topic for debate. For us, as individuals, there