Invincible Iron Man #527

The Future" story arc lands its conclusion here in Invincible Iron Man #527, and Salvador Larroca and Frank D'Armata send it off in style — the armored Avenger ascends straight toward the viewer, repulsor jets blazing at his feet and a brilliant white light radiating behind him against an open blue sky. It's a cover image that feels genuinely triumphant, the red-and-gold armor rendered with crisp, meticulous detail that suits a story carrying a title like "The Stars My Destination." A fitting close to Matt Fraction's run with Larroca and D'Armata, and a satisfying artifact of Marvel's 2012 output.