New Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis #5

This 2013 Marvel collection showcases Mike Deodato's striking cover art, which dominates with three compelling figures: a close-up face in the foreground, a powerful bald man leaping dynamically above, and a red-haired woman lying vulnerable below against a dramatic cosmic backdrop. Deodato's bold, cinematic linework — inked by his own hand — gives the composition a tense, noir-tinged weight that perfectly suits the New Avengers' street-level yet universe-spanning tone. Collecting work from Bendis, Deodato, Gaydos, Pacheco, and Oeming, this is a satisfying volume for anyone who appreciates grounded superhero storytelling with genuine dramatic stakes.