Guardians of the Galaxy #9

Francesco Francavilla's cover for this 2014 Infinity tie-in is a striking study in contrast — the colossal, glowing-eyed face of Thanos dominates the starfield above, while the Guardians surge upward in a vivid diagonal slash of magenta and gold below. Gamora, Rocket, and their teammates press forward with weapons ready, dwarfed by the Mad Titan looming over everything. With Brian Michael Bendis writing and Francavilla handling full art duties inside, this is a visually arresting chapter in the team's cosmic struggle.