Captain America #11

Captain America charges forward on this striking 2012 cover, fist raised and vibranium shield at the ready, while enemy soldiers in olive drab scramble and fall around him — laser-sight dots peppered across his chest suggesting he's vastly outnumbered but undeterred. Patch Zircher's linework captures a gritty, kinetic energy that feels right at home in Ed Brubaker's run on the title. With "Shock to the System Part 1" kicking off a new arc, this is a fine jumping-on point for fans who like their Captain America stories grounded and tension-filled.