Black Bolt #1, NM 1st Raava Marvel, 2017

Black Bolt #1 kicks off Saladin Ahmed and Christian Ward’s moody, character-driven solo series following the silent Inhuman king as he abandons Attilan and embarks on a brutal, introspective quest across Earth. Ahmed explores moral ambiguity and political themes while Ward delivers vivid, surreal interior art and a striking minimalist cover that emphasizes Black Bolt’s symbol and piercing eyes. This is the first issue and the opening chapter of an acclaimed, mature take on the character.