Journey into Mystery #518

This 1998 issue of Journey into Mystery puts Black Widow front and center, and the cover by Randy Green and Rick Ketcham delivers exactly the kind of kinetic energy the character deserves — Natasha in her sleek blue-and-black suit fires a glowing Widow's Bite at a smirking armed adversary while fending off two more gun-toting thugs pressing in from either side, all set against a backdrop of splintered crates. Writer Scott Lobdell continues "The Fire Next Time" with Chapter Two, promising the spy-action momentum has no intention of letting up. Fans of street-level espionage thrills will find this issue a satisfying chapter in one of Marvel's most enduringly cool solo showcases.