Star-Lord #2

Part of Marvel's "Grounded" arc, this 2017 issue puts Peter Quill front and center in a sleek black-and-white suit, his signature red-lensed helmet gleaming as he stands tall against a luminous full moon with one element raised defiantly. Kris Anka's cover work is clean and confident, giving Star-Lord a grounded, almost street-level presence that feels like a deliberate shift from his cosmic adventures. If you've ever wanted to see the galaxy's favorite scoundrel stripped down to Earth-bound basics, this is a compelling entry point.