The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection #54

The cover of this 2013 Hachette hardcover from The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection says everything with quiet power — an American flag, rendered in the silhouette of a fallen figure, speaks volumes about loss and legacy. Collecting Jeph Loeb, J. Michael Straczynski, Leinil Yu, Ed McGuinness, John Romita Jr., David Finch, and John Cassaday's Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America, this volume brings together an impressive roster of Marvel talent to explore the aftermath of one of comics' most seismic moments. A handsome addition to any shelf, it's the kind of collected edition that rewards both longtime Marvel readers and those coming to the story fresh.