Journey into Mystery #646

Lady Sif strides forward in striking crimson-and-white Asgardian armor, sword in hand, her red cape billowing behind her against a swirling, storm-charged backdrop — it's a commanding image that announces her arrival as the star of this series with real confidence. Part one of a five-part arc kicks off the Kathryn Immonen, Valerio Schiti, and Jordie Bellaire creative team's run, with Jeff Dekal's cover setting a bold, warrior-queen tone that's hard to look away from. If you've been waiting for Sif to take center stage in her own Journey into Mystery adventure, this 2013 Marvel NOW! issue is exactly where to start.