Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown #1

Released in 1988, Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown was a four-issue limited series published by Marvel Comics. It represented a notable departure from the traditional superhero house style, as it was written by Louise and Walter Simonson with painted artwork by Kent Williams and Jon J. Muth. The series was designed as a mature-themed, experimental prestige format project, focusing on an atmospheric, noir-inspired espionage mission in the Soviet Union that showcased the contrasting personalities of its two protagonists.

The production was critically lauded for its avant-garde visual style, which heavily utilized mixed media and painterly techniques that diverged sharply from the standard comic book aesthetic of the late eighties. By pushing the boundaries of what a mainstream superhero title could look like, the series became a touchstone for readers interested in the intersection of fine art and sequential storytelling, remaining a highly regarded example of the creative risks Marvel took during that era.