Captain America #42, NM Marvel, 2008

Captain America #42, written by Ed Brubaker with art credited to Epting and Ross, is a Secret Invasion–era installment that continues Brubaker’s espionage-driven direction for the title. The dramatic cover shows Cap locked in battle with multiple foes, including a skull-masked adversary and a mechanized villain, promising high-stakes confrontations. A solid pick for fans of Brubaker’s long-form storytelling on Captain America.