Astonishing Thor #[nn]

A brooding cosmic backdrop — swirling storm clouds and the suggestion of a vast planetary body — sets the stage as Thor strides forward with Mjolnir in hand, red cape billowing dramatically behind him. Mike Choi's painted cover art gives the Asgardian a striking, almost cinematic weight, rendered in rich silver-and-black armor with gold trim that feels both mythic and grounded. With Robert Rodi and Mike Choi collaborating on this 2011 hardcover collection, it's a handsome volume for any fan of the God of Thunder.