The Mighty Thor #2

Thor strides forward with Mjolnir crackling with lightning, his red cape billowing dramatically, while a towering, ghostly figure — bearded and broad-shouldered — looms in the purple-hued background above him. The cover by Olivier Coipel and Mark Morales captures a real sense of cosmic scale, pairing the Thunder God's determined focus with that imposing presence behind him to striking effect. Part two of "The Galactus Seed" arc, written by Matt Fraction with colors by Laura Martin, this 2011 issue promises the kind of high-stakes Asgardian drama that makes this series such an compelling read.