Ms. Marvel & Venom #1

Few team-ups feel as unexpectedly compelling as pairing Kamala Khan with a certain alien symbiote, and this 2022 one-shot from writer Jody Houser and artist Dave Wachter makes a strong first impression right on the cover. Sara Pichelli's artwork captures Ms. Marvel mid-battle cry, her giant embiggened fist smashing through a crumbling brick wall, while a crouching, tongue-lashing Venom looms in the foreground amid the debris. It's a dynamic image that leaves you genuinely curious whether these two are squaring off or teaming up — and honestly, either way sounds like a good time.