Secret Invasion: Dark Reign #1

In the wake of the Secret Invasion, Norman Osborn gathers the most powerful figures in the Marvel Universe for a clandestine meeting, positioning himself as the architect of a new global order. Back at his base, a furious confrontation with the Swordsman—disillusioned by the Thunderbolts' transformation—ends in violence, revealing the true cost of Osborn’s ambition. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated with sharp intensity by Alex Maleev, this pivotal issue sets the stage for a darker era, with Maleev’s cover art capturing the tension in every shadow.