Original Sins #4

The penultimate chapter of this 2014 Original Sin tie-in anthology puts Doctor Doom front and center in a striking image by Mark Brooks — the armored monarch looms enormously over a lone, briefcase-carrying civilian beneath a glowing street lamp, his gauntleted hands framing the scene with unmistakable menace. It's a beautifully composed cover that captures the suffocating weight of Doom's presence without a single act of violence. Inside, James Robinson and Alex Maleev bring "Checkmate" to life, a title that promises carefully calculated moves and high stakes as this Doctor Doom story heads toward its conclusion.