The Mighty Thor Annual #1

This oversized 2012 one-shot annual brings together an impressive cosmic collision, as the cover by Patch Zircher depicts Thor — hammer raised and battle-ready — squaring off against a gleaming Silver Surfer, whose energy crackles between them with real intensity. Looming in the background are the ominous hooded figure of Scrier and the colossal visage of Galactus, framing the confrontation with genuine cosmic stakes. Writer J. M. DeMatteis and artist Richard Elson deliver what promises to be a sweeping, mythology-rich story in "Thor: Scrier's Game," and at 48+ pages of content, this is a satisfying chunk of Marvel cosmic storytelling.