Iron Man #40

Iron Man surges forward on this striking 2001 cover, repulsor blazing in one gauntleted fist and his classic red-and-gold armor gleaming against a deep blue-black void — it's a powerfully focused image from cover artist Leonardo Manco that puts Tony Stark's alter ego front and center with real urgency. Issue #40 wraps up the "Remote Control" arc, and with a creative lineup that includes writer Frank Tieri alongside a remarkable roster of artists, there's plenty of reason to be curious about what's inside. A confident, compelling entry in the series that any Iron Man fan will want on their shelf.