Annihilators: Earthfall #2

The second chapter of this 2011 Marvel limited series delivers a striking cover by John Tyler Christopher — two formidable teams squared off in a cosmic standoff, with the Annihilators on one side and what appears to be the Avengers (Captain America's shield and Hawkeye's bow clearly visible among the group) arrayed against them, separated by a swirling, fiery vortex of energy. The tension radiating from both sides is palpable, promising a collision between Earth's mightiest and the galaxy's heaviest hitters. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning continue their story — "Batteries Not Included" — with interior art by Tan Eng Huat, making this one of the more compelling superhero team clash setups of the year.