Deadpool #9

Part of Marvel's Destiny of X era, this 2023 issue puts Deadpool flat on his back — pinned down by a towering, antlered figure in black whose clawed hand looms overhead in a genuinely unsettling display of dominance. Martín Cóccolo's cover work is striking, bathing the scene in warm amber bokeh lights that contrast beautifully against the dark, almost supernatural menace standing over Wade Wilson. If you ever wanted to see the Merc with a Mouth looking genuinely outmatched, this cover makes a compelling case.