The Invincible Iron Man #21

Iron Man stands resolute against a sweeping American flag on this striking 2007 cover by Gerald Parel, the armor's deep navy and gold catching the light with quiet authority. Titled "Haunted, Part 1," this chapter of Tony Stark's tenure as Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. promises something weightier lurking beneath the surface. With Daniel and Charles Knauf scripting, Roberto de la Torre on art, and Dean White's colors, the creative team brings a moody, grounded sensibility to one of Marvel's most compelling hero-turned-institution stories.