I (heart) Marvel: Masked Intentions

Fabian Nicieza and Paco Medina team up for this Marvel one-shot, a Valentine’s Day-themed anthology that peeks behind the masks of the company’s most famous superheroes. Published in 2006, the issue offers a lighthearted, character-driven look at the secret crushes, awkward dates, and romantic mishaps that plague even the mightiest heroes. It’s a charming slice-of-life detour that reminds readers of the human—and often humorous—heart beating beneath the spandex.