Thor #8

Thor surges forward on Marko Djurdjević's cover in full battle cry — Mjolnir raised, crimson cape billowing, and crackling lightning erupting all around him as a massive armored opponent looms at the edge of the frame. It's a visceral image that captures the thunder god at his most ferocious, perfectly suited to "Father Issues Part Two," J. Michael Straczynski's ongoing exploration of Thor's complicated legacy. With Djurdjević handling both pencils and inks alongside colorist Laura Martin's electric palette, this 2008 issue makes a strong case for itself on visual impact alone.