Guardians of the Galaxy #2 (164)

In "2: I Know What I'm Doing," Star-Lord faces an impossible choice after witnessing the devastation of New Olympus, convinced the city must be destroyed to prevent further harm. As the rest of the Guardians flee with Hercules, Star-Lord remains behind to trigger the black hole bomb, making a final, desperate stand. Written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Juann Cabal, with colors by Federico Blee and letters by VC's Cory Petit, this pivotal issue captures the weight of sacrifice in a moment that reshapes the team’s path. The cover by Ivan Shavrin captures the intensity of that final decision.