Secret Wars 2099 #5

The futuristic Avengers of 2099 face an overwhelming threat on Dave Rapoza's striking cover for this finale issue — Iron Man, Captain America, and a green-skinned bruiser stand their ground at the center while a red-haired warrior wields a blade, all of them dwarfed by the massive, coiling serpentine creature looming overhead. Peter David and Will Sliney bring their five-issue run to a close with colorist Antonio Fabela giving the whole scene a tense, storm-lit atmosphere that feels appropriately epic. If you've been following this corner of Battleworld, issue five promises the kind of grand, chaotic culmination the cover is clearly teasing.