Spider-Woman #5

Spider-Woman crouches in a dynamic, forward-leaning pose against a brick wall as a massive, menacing shadow looms behind her — the tagline "In the Darkness Lurks the Shadowcaster!" making clear she's not alone. The cover art by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott captures a real sense of tension, balancing Spider-Woman's bold black-and-red costume against the creeping, clawed silhouette that threatens to engulf her. With a story titled "Shadows & Light," this 1999 Marvel issue promises atmosphere to spare.