Princess Leia #5

The finale of Mark Waid's five-part series arrives with a cover by Terry and Rachel Dodson that says everything you need to know about Leia Organa: cape billowing, blaster leveled, and standing confidently over a cluster of downed stormtroopers against a warm amber sky. It's a beautifully composed image — equal parts regal and dangerous — that captures exactly why this princess has always been her own best hero. Colorist Jordie Bellaire's sun-drenched palette gives the whole scene a cinematic warmth that makes this 2015 Marvel chapter feel like a satisfying send-off.