Astonishing X-Men Annual #1

Five X-Men emerge from a swirling dimensional portal on Rod Reis's striking cover — a composed, X-suited figure at the center (hands pressed to his temples in concentration), flanked by Iceman riding a wave of ice, Mystique crackling with energy, a winged dark-armored figure soaring above, and Beast looming powerfully in the background. Writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Travel Foreman team up for this 2018 annual, with the story title "Who We Are" promising some meaningful introspection about the team's identity. At $4.99 it's a generous-sized package, and the cover alone makes a compelling case for what's inside.