Marvel Knights #1

The Marvel Knights line kicks off this 2002 series with a cover by Alberto Ponticelli that packs the rooftops of a gritty city with a striking lineup: the Punisher strides forward, gun drawn, while Daredevil perches in red behind him, and two other figures — one with red hair, another in tactical gear — navigate the fire escapes below, all overshadowed by a looming bald face dominating the night sky. That hulking visage hovering above the skyline, flanked by flags and neon-lit buildings, immediately signals a threat with reach and menace to match the heroes assembled against it. Writer John Figueroa and artist Ponticelli set the stage for "Enter The Brothers Grace" with a cover that promises street-level action with serious stakes.