Earth’s Solar Heat Wave 

Don Ivan Punchatz’s “Earth’s Solar Heat Wave” is a striking illustration that depicts three alien figures, painted in a bright, vibrant blue, with glowing eyes and open mouths spewing bright yellow flames towards the Earth. The illustration emphasizes the danger of the sun’s heat and its potentially devastating effects on the planet. Punchatz's illustrative style, often used in magazine covers and posters, is characterized by bold colors and dramatic compositions, a style that he continued throughout his prolific career.