Defenders #2

Terry and Rachel Dodson's cover for this 2012 Marvel series brings together Iron Fist, Doctor Strange, and a dark-haired woman in a striking black outfit — all surging forward through a swirling, otherworldly purple backdrop as a massive curved structure arcs overhead. The dynamic composition puts Iron Fist front and center, fists raised, while Strange looms above and a mysterious figure lurks in the background. With Matt Fraction writing and "Breaker of Worlds" in full swing by Part 2, this issue promises the kind of cosmic-tinged, street-level mashup that makes the Defenders such a compelling team.