Captain Marvel #5

Carol Danvers looks outnumbered but far from outmatched on this vibrant 2014 cover, her fist raised mid-punch as she's surrounded on all sides by a swarm of golden robotic figures. David López fills every inch of the image with those eerily blank-faced mechanoids pressing in around her, making Captain Marvel's bold blue-and-red uniform pop brilliantly against the metallic horde. It's a striking snapshot of a hero who clearly thrives against overwhelming odds, brought to life with sharp linework by López and rich color from Lee Loughridge.