Uncanny Avengers #25

An enormous Red Skull looms over the cover, his crimson face twisted into a menacing grin as three white silhouetted figures — two women and one crouching figure — are set against his imposing form, suggesting tension and conflict at the heart of Marvel's 2014 "March to AXIS" event. Rick Remender's "The Low Road" is brought to life with Daniel Acuña's interior work, while Paul Renaud's striking cover design uses stark contrast to unsettling effect. It's a compelling piece that captures the ominous stakes building toward AXIS with real dramatic weight.