Captain America #24

Captain America is caught badly outnumbered on this striking 1999 cover, pinned down as the Absorbing Man — his fist and body transformed into solid stone — bears down on him while Crossbones lurks menacingly in the background. Ron Frenz and Jesse Delperdang pack the image with raw, kinetic tension, making it immediately clear that Steve Rogers is fighting uphill against two of his most dangerous adversaries. If you enjoy Cap tested to his absolute limits, this DeFalco-and-Frenz collaboration looks like a thoroughly satisfying read.