Strikeforce: Morituri #24

Strikeforce: Morituri #24, published in 1988, serves as the final issue of a unique science fiction series created by Peter B. Gillis and Brent Anderson for Marvel Comics. Debuting in 1986, the series centered on a group of human volunteers who received superpowers to defend Earth against an alien invasion, knowing that the process would inevitably kill them within a year. This terminal premise distinguished the title from standard superhero tropes, focusing on the existential dread and the limited time the protagonists had left to live.

The art and narrative approach for the series were noted for a gritty, mature tone that diverged from the typical Marvel house style of the mid-1980s. Brent Anderson, later joined by artists like Whilce Portacio, helped craft a visual language that emphasized the decay and emotional weight of the characters' fates. By the time the final issue arrived, the series was recognized by dedicated readers as a cult classic for its commitment to its tragic premise and for exploring the psychological toll of heroism under a death sentence.