This Is How It Is #[nn]

In "The Night of the Lonely Man," speleologists Henri and Jean—once close friends turned rivals—find themselves trapped deep beneath the Harz mountains after their surface lines are severed, unaware that ancient creatures beneath the earth have been watching them all along. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated with eerie precision by Steve Ditko, this 2022 issue captures a tense, atmospheric descent into isolation, where old rivalries and unspoken loyalties are tested in the dark. The cover by Steve Ditko perfectly mirrors the story’s haunting mood, a stark silhouette against the abyss.