Avengers #22

Part of Jonathan Hickman's sweeping "Infinity" crossover, this 2013 issue brings the Avengers to the forefront with a cover by Leinil Francis Yu that pulses with brooding, violet-tinged atmosphere. Captain America strides forward with shield in hand, flanked by winged heroes and a figure raising Mjolnir toward a stormy sky — a squad of Avengers bearing the weight of something vast. With inks and pencils both handled by Yu, the cover's moody intensity makes this a compelling entry in Hickman's cosmic-scale Avengers run.