New Avengers #4

Jonathan Hickman's "World Eater" arc continues in this brooding 2013 Marvel NOW! entry, with a cover by Jock that sets the tone perfectly — a massive, looming armored figure with glowing eyes bears down on a row of white-silhouetted heroes standing their ground below. The composition, drenched in deep reds and blacks, makes the Illuminati's situation feel genuinely daunting, their small but resolute figures a striking contrast to the overwhelming threat towering above them. Steve Epting and Rick Magyar bring the interior pages to life alongside Frank D'Armata's colors, making this a visually cohesive package from cover to story.