Thunderbolts by Warren Ellis #2

A darkly atmospheric cover sets the tone for this 2008 Marvel collection, depicting a masked figure in black crouched in a smoldering, chaotic landscape — all tension and shadowy menace. Warren Ellis and Mike Deodato Jr. bring a gritty, cinematic edge to the Thunderbolts, and this second volume, Caged Angels, carries that brooding energy right from the striking painted-style artwork. For readers who enjoy their superhero comics with moral complexity and a dark visual palette, this is a compelling addition to the shelf.