True Believers #5

In "Payback Is a Bitch Part 5: Burning Love," the True Believers take Maria Hill hostage to uncover the truth about Anathema, a threat Max Trent had been preparing for within SHIELD. With Iron Man hot on their trail, the team barely escapes, only to face a deeper betrayal when Mavis learns her boyfriend Chet was a traitor who had Anathema killed—and Payback makes the choice to act on that knowledge. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with sharp, dynamic art by Paul Gulacy (pencils and inks), this issue sees the True Believers push further into the shadows, operating as a rogue force of accountability. The cover, also by Gulacy, captures the tension and intensity of their mission.