New Avengers #24

Tied to Marvel's 2012 Avengers vs. X-Men crossover event, this issue's Mike Deodato Jr. cover puts the conflict in visceral, face-to-face terms: Captain America — shield raised, mask torn away — squares off nose-to-nose against a blue-suited X-Men opponent amid a storm of shattered debris, while a snarling Wolverine is caught in the chaos between them. It's a striking image that captures the raw tension of hero fighting hero, rendered with Deodato's characteristically dynamic linework. With Brian Michael Bendis writing and Rain Beredo's moody colors setting the tone, New Avengers #24 is a compelling entry in one of Marvel's most ambitious team-vs-team storylines.