Black Widow #8

Phil Noto's cover for issue #8 is a masterclass in cool-toned tension — Black Widow stands armed with two pistols, her red hair a striking contrast against the muted palette, while a second figure bearing a red-starred metal arm looms in the shadows behind her. A cathedral silhouette rises in the distant background, hinting at the Eastern European atmosphere that the story title "Bitter Cold" promises. Nathan Edmondson and Noto's 2014 run continues to make a strong case for Natasha Romanoff as one of Marvel's most compelling solo leads.