Iron Man #27

Part of the 2014 All-New Marvel NOW! initiative, Iron Man #27 arrives at the penultimate chapter of "Rings of the Mandarin" with a cover by Christian Ward that crackles with wild, surreal energy. Tony Stark's armor — rendered here in a striking dark green-and-gold palette — kneels amid a swirling storm of pixelated fire and liquid color, hands outstretched as blazing energy erupts around him. It's a visually inventive piece that pairs Kieron Gillen's run with the kind of bold, painterly cover work that makes this issue stand out on any shelf.