Marvel Knights 4 #8

The Sub-Mariner looms in dominant triumph over a fallen member of the Fantastic Four on this striking cover by penciler Steve McNiven and inker Mark Morales — Namor's raised spear and cold, imperious expression leave little doubt about who holds the upper hand. It's a strong visual hook for "Frozen" Part 1, the opening chapter of what promises to be a tense confrontation between Atlantis's king and Marvel's First Family. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and artist Jim Muniz deliver this Marvel Knights take on the FF in 2004, and this cover sets a genuinely compelling tone for the arc ahead.