Ka-Zar by Mark Waid & Andy Kubert #1

Marvel's 2010 trade paperback collecting the acclaimed Ka-Zar run brings together the Lord of the Savage Land, a fierce red-haired warrior woman, and his loyal saber-toothed companion Zabu in a lush, jungle-charged composition by penciler Andy Kubert and inker Jesse Delperdang. Looming above the trio, a massive shadowy black panther silhouette signals that the dangers of the Savage Land are very much alive. At a $19.99 cover price, it's a vivid and satisfying showcase of Kubert's dynamic linework brought to life through Delperdang's sharp inks.