Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino #2

This 2014 Marvel collection gathers more of Jim Valentino's fan-favorite run on Guardians of the Galaxy, showcasing his full creative vision as both writer and artist. The cover, penciled by Valentino and inked by Bob Wiacek, puts a black-and-gold-costumed figure center stage, bursting upward through a roiling wall of flame with unmistakable urgency — while a trio of costumed heroes crowds the lower corner, ready for action. It's a striking image that captures exactly the cosmic-scale energy Valentino brought to the 31st century.