Realm of Kings Inhumans #3

The third chapter of this five-part Realm of Kings limited series brings a striking moment of tension to the fore: Black Bolt, armored in his sleek dark suit, reaches a glowing hand toward Medusa, whose cascading flame-red hair billows dramatically around her as the two royals face each other in an intimate, charged standoff. Stjepan Šejić's cover art gives the scene a painterly elegance that sets it apart from typical cosmic-action fare. Abnett and Lanning were at the height of their Marvel cosmic run in 2010, and this issue — subtitled "Weapons of Mass Distraction" — promises the kind of intrigue and high-stakes royal drama the Inhumans do best.