Black Widow #2

Phil Noto's moody cover sets the tone perfectly — Natasha crouches in her sleek black tactical suit, pistol in hand, with a crimson Shanghai skyline looming behind her and tactical goggles pushed up on her head, every detail radiating coiled, purposeful tension. The story title "Shanghaied" signals that this All-New Marvel NOW! series is already sending the world's most accomplished spy deep into international intrigue just one issue in. Nathan Edmondson and Phil Noto make a compelling team, and this 2014 chapter looks like essential reading for anyone who appreciates espionage done with style.