Avengers: The Initiative #4

In "Green Zone," the Initiative faces chaos as the Hulk and his allies descend on Earth, forcing Iron Man to deploy his Hulkbuster armor with a nanotech dart—only to find it’s a dud, thanks to Hardball’s clever switch. Meanwhile, Vance and Cloud 9 travel to Kentucky to mourn M.V.P., only to be met at the door by M.V.P. himself, throwing their mission into confusion. Written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Stefano Caselli, with colors by Daniele Rudoni and letters by Virtual Calligraphy and Joe Caramagna, this 2007 issue delivers high-stakes tension and unexpected twists. The cover, by Jim Cheung and John Dell, captures the intensity of the moment.