Black Panther #40

The finale of "Return of the Dragon" arrives with a cover that says everything you need to know: Black Panther stands resolute, back to the viewer, fists clenched, as a massive, snarling dragon looms over a smoke-filled urban street — jaws wide open and scales blazing orange against the fiery chaos around them. Steve Uy's cover art frames the confrontation with real dramatic weight, the scale between the lone hero and the creature making T'Challa's composure feel all the more impressive. Christopher Priest, Sal Velluto, and Bob Almond bring this three-part arc to a close, and if the cover is any indication, the King of Wakanda isn't backing down.