Edge of the Sky

Issue Number: 5245

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane never flew in Russian airspace… officially.
 The Blackbird could reach a top speed of 2,200 mph and a ceiling height of 85,000 ft — enough to see the curvature of the earth. They outmatched everything the Russians could throw at them… except the MiG-31. So when one angry Red sets his sights on the elusive “White Comet” pilot, it’s a battle to the death at the…

 

Story: James Swallow

Art: Paolo Ongaro

Cover: Neil Roberts