The Savage Axe of Ares

In this stark 2011 Marvel one-shot, writer Gregg Hurwitz and artist C. P. Smith deliver a brutal, standalone tale centered on the god of war's legendary weapon. The issue explores the axe's own savage history and its bloody impact on those who wield it, offering a dark, mythic corner of the Marvel Universe. It's a concise, character-driven piece that showcases Hurwitz's flair for visceral storytelling and Smith's moody, expressive art.