Secret Avengers #12.1

A star-emblazoned figure stands front and center with his back to us, flanked by a cadre of cloaked and armored teammates — Moon Knight, a red-haired woman, a armored operative, and a robed figure with a blade — all rendered against a striking orange backdrop by cover artist Mike Deodato. This 2011 Marvel point-one issue serves as an accessible entry point into the world of covert heroics, with writer Nick Spencer and artist Scot Eaton bringing their talents to this black-ops team. The silhouetted, purposeful composition perfectly captures the secretive, mission-ready tone that defines this squad.