The Savage Dragon #1 1993

The Savage Dragon #1, from Image Comics in July 1992, introduces the titular amnesiac, green-skinned hero. Discovered in a burning field, Dragon is recruited by Lieutenant Frank Darling to join the Chicago Police Department, a city overrun by super-powered criminals. This pivotal issue establishes the series' gritty tone, featuring Dragon's initial battles against villains like the Shrew and members of the Vicious Circle. It is notable for the first full appearance of Savage Dragon in his solo series, alongside early appearances of key supporting characters and adversaries.