Daredevil #4

Part of the celebrated Waid–Samnee–Rodríguez run, this 2014 issue presents a striking cover by Chris Samnee: a battered, bloodied Daredevil grips what appears to be a broken billy club, his torn red costume bearing the familiar "DD" emblem as he flashes a defiant, slightly unnerving grin. The minimalist cream background throws every scrape and smear of damage into sharp relief, making the Man Without Fear look like someone who just walked through hell — and enjoyed it. A compelling snapshot of the series' confident visual voice at its peak.