Invincible Iron Man #526

The Future: Part 8" reaches its penultimate tension in this 2012 chapter of Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca's acclaimed run, with Larroca's cover showcasing an armored Iron Man and a second suit-clad figure streaking through billowing green smoke and debris to confront a long-haired man in a suit who stands his ground with clenched fists. The dynamic composition — armor blazing against swirling emerald clouds — captures the high-stakes energy of "Independence Day" without giving anything away. Frank D'Armata's vivid color work makes the confrontation crackle off the page.