Thunderbolts #126

The shattered-mirror composition of Francesco Mattina's cover for Thunderbolts #126 says everything about where this team stands — fragmented reflections of Songbird, Venom, a monstrous grey-skinned figure, Bullseye, and what appears to be Norman Osborn stare back through jagged shards of broken glass, each face caught in a moment of barely contained menace. Andy Diggle kicks off "Burning Down the House" with this brooding ensemble of volatile personalities, brought to life inside by Roberto de la Torre and colorist Frank Martin. If you've been waiting for a Thunderbolts run with genuine teeth, this 2009 opener makes a compelling case right from the cover.