Symbiote Spider-Man: King in Black #1

Peter David and Greg Land kick off "The Sword and the Spirit Part One," a King in Black tie-in that sends the black-suited Spider-Man into a surprisingly eclectic cosmic conflict. Land's cover arranges the symbiote-clad web-slinger at center stage, with a shadowy symbiote creature looming below him and a striking cast of supporting players radiating outward — a sword-wielding warrior in golden cape, a brooding robed figure, a helmeted blue-skinned villain, and Rocket Raccoon — hinting at a wonderfully strange assemblage of threats and allies. If you've ever wanted to see the classic black costume rub elbows with characters this wildly varied, this 2021 series looks like a genuinely fun ride from the start.