Thor #10

Thor strides across a golden field in full armor, red cape billowing dramatically behind him, while scattered red petals and a runic-inscribed stone at his feet give the scene a quietly solemn, mythic weight. The warm, cloud-streaked sky framing the God of Thunder makes for one of the more contemplative cover images of the 2008 run — less battle-ready than reflective. With J. Michael Straczynski writing and Olivier Coipel's pencils inked by Mark Morales, this creative team continues to bring a grounded, epic grandeur to Asgard's greatest champion.