Amazing Spider-Man #29

A figure in a sleek black suit bearing an octopus emblem stands triumphant, arms raised, his mechanical tentacles pinning a badly beaten Spider-Man to the shattered floor beneath him — it's a striking image of dominance rendered with Alex Ross's painterly precision. The golden-hued background crowd looks on as the scene unfolds, lending a theatrical, almost gladiatorial weight to the confrontation. Dan Slott and Christos Gage kick off "Secret Empire Part One: Rightful Ruler," and if this cover is any indication, Spider-Man is in for a very rough time.