Journey into Mystery #642

Journey into Mystery #642 kicks off the six-part "Everything Burns" crossover event in spectacular fashion, with cover art by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer depicting a fierce battle scene set against a sky blazing with fire. Two sword-wielding Asgardian warriors — a golden-haired woman in battle armor and a winged, caped warrior — charge forward through a chaotic melee of clashing blades, with Thor visible in the thick of the fray below them. Written by Kieron Gillen and Matt Fraction with interior art by Carmine Di Giandomenico and colors by Chris Sotomayor, this 2012 issue arrives during Marvel's 50 Years of Thunder anniversary celebration, making it a fine moment to dive into the Norse mythology and drama that have made this title so compelling.