Captain America #47

The cover by Steve Epting says everything about the tone of Ed Brubaker's run: Captain America — still in costume, his iconic star chest-piece glowing under a harsh spotlight — kneels in chains while a looming, caped figure in a wide-brimmed hat presides over him, flanked by armed soldiers in military caps. It's a striking image of captivity and menace, rendered with Epting's characteristic cinematic weight and D'Armata's smoldering amber palette. Part two of "Old Friends and Enemies" promises the kind of tense, espionage-soaked drama that made this 2009 series essential reading.