Strikeforce: Morituri #30

Strikeforce: Morituri #30 was published by Marvel Comics in 1989, serving as the final installment of the science fiction series created by writer Peter B. Gillis and artist Brent Anderson. Debuting in 1986, the series introduced a premise where humanity, under siege by aliens, developed superpowers at the cost of inevitable, premature death. The book was a notable experiment for Marvel, functioning as a mature-themed title that explored themes of mortality and military sacrifice during a period when the publisher was increasingly looking to diversify its narrative scope.

The series concluded with this issue, marking the end of a unique creative arc that sought to subvert traditional superhero tropes by emphasizing the tragic psychological toll of heroism. While the series experienced various creative changes throughout its run, the final issue aimed to provide a definitive resolution to the conflict between the Earth-defending squad and their extraterrestrial adversaries. It remains a cult classic for its unconventional approach to the team-up genre, reflecting the evolving landscape of comics in the late 1980s.