The First #31

In "Beware the Rising Tide," the Master of Tides, Orium, turns his wrath on a woman who once toppled the former Leader of Sinister—this time, he’s ready for her. Written by Barbara Kesel and illustrated by Andy Smith, with Rob Hunter on inks and Sumi Pak handling colors, this 2003 CrossGen issue delivers a tense, high-stakes confrontation where the tide itself feels like a character. The cover by Andy Smith and Rob Hunter captures the storm’s intensity, perfectly framing the threat of a vengeance that rises with every wave.