Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #529

The masked eyes of the Black Panther loom large and watchful over a burning Manhattan skyline on Francesco Francavilla's striking cover for this 2012 Marvel issue — the ominous red glow and the arc title "Reign's End" suggesting the stakes couldn't be higher. David Liss and artists Shawn Martinbrough and Jefte Palo bring their talents to a chapter that clearly has Wakanda's king facing something momentous in the heart of New York City. Fanboy.com called the series "one of the great surprises this year… immensely enjoyable," and this brooding, atmospheric cover makes a compelling case for diving in.