Ultimate Spider-Man #7

A white-haired teenager stands at the center of this chaotic cover, clutching Spider-Man's mask and glove while surrounded by a group of teens all seemingly pulling him in different directions — including a girl wreathed in flames, another being thrown through the air, and a figure that appears to be phasing or glowing with spectral light. David Lafuente's cover crackles with teen drama and superhero tension, making it immediately clear that "Crossroad: Part 1 of 2" is setting up a story about divided loyalties and high-stakes choices. With Bendis and Miyazawa at the helm, this 2010 installment of Ultimate Spider-Man promises the kind of emotionally grounded, action-charged storytelling the series does so well.