The Terminator: One Shot #1

In The Terminator: One Shot #1 (1991), a chilling time-travel clash unfolds when two Terminators are sent back to eliminate Sarah Conner—only one arrives in San Francisco, where she’s just married. There, she’s unexpectedly defended by Ellis Ruggles, a man from the future sent to prepare for the moment, setting off a tense, high-stakes confrontation. Written by James Robinson and brought to life with bold, detailed art by Matt Wagner—pencils, inks, and colors all by Wagner, with lettering by Pat Brosseau—this standalone tale delivers a sharp, suspenseful entry into the Terminator mythos, with a cover by Wagner that captures the story’s grim intensity.