D.P.7 #29

D.P.7, or 'Distant Planet 7,' was a cornerstone title of Marvel’s New Universe imprint, which launched in 1986 under the editorial direction of Jim Shooter. The series focused on seven individuals who developed superhuman abilities following a mysterious event known as the White Event. Issue #29, published in 1988, arrived toward the latter half of the series' run, a period characterized by the narrative tightening of the New Universe's shared continuity as the imprint struggled to find a sustainable audience.

The series was created by writer Mark Gruenwald, who sought to ground the superhuman experience in a more realistic, contemporary setting. Paul Ryan provided the clean, reliable interior artwork that defined the look of the book during this era. While the New Universe was eventually discontinued due to low commercial performance, D.P.7 remains well-regarded by collectors for its character-driven storytelling and its ambitious, albeit short-lived, attempt to establish a cohesive and grounded alternative reality for Marvel characters.