Second Coming: Prepare

In this single-issue Marvel one-shot from 2010, writer Mike Carey and artist Stuart Immonen deliver a tense prelude to the "Second Coming" crossover event. The story follows a team of heroes on a secret mission to retrieve a mysterious object, setting the stage for the larger conflict to come. It's a focused, character-driven build-up that showcases Immonen's dynamic storytelling and Carey's knack for high-stakes superhero drama.