Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling

In this 2020 Marvel one-shot, Anthony Oliveira and Chip Zdarsky script the coronation of the young Avenger formerly known as Teddy Altman as he ascends to rule the intergalactic Kree/Skrull alliance. Manuel Garcia’s art captures the weight of a throne earned through prophecy and war, as the newly-crowned Emperor Hulkling must navigate the treacherous politics of a fractured empire. A pivotal moment in the Empyre saga, this issue matters for finally placing a queer hero at the center of Marvel’s cosmic hierarchy.