Spider-Man: Death and Destiny #1

Spider-Man lunges straight off this Lee Weeks cover in full-color glory, his web-line trailing behind him against a collage of dramatic black-and-white sketch panels featuring an older man, a menacing figure, a woman, and other shadowy faces — hinting at a web of characters surrounding the wall-crawler. Opening a three-part series titled "Death and Destiny," this 2000 Marvel limited series has Weeks pulling double duty as both writer and cover artist, bringing a raw, kinetic energy to every corner of the image. If you're drawn to Spider-Man stories with a moody, personal weight, this first chapter looks like a compelling place to start.