Journey into Mystery #625

Kieron Gillen's Journey into Mystery ties into Marvel's "Fear Itself" event with this quietly striking issue, featuring cover art by Stephanie Hans that trades battle for intimacy — a dark-haired young Loki in his green-and-gold armor leans close to a pointy-eared woman in green, pink petals drifting softly around them against a misty, atmospheric backdrop. Doug Braithwaite and colorist Ulises Arreola handle the interiors of this 2011 series, which reimagines Loki as a figure of genuine complexity rather than simple villainy. It's a compelling package that balances mythic tension with unexpected tenderness.