Fear Itself

In 2011 and 2012, Panini France published Fear Itself, a seven-issue series that adapts Marvel's blockbuster event for a French readership. This collection follows the Asgardian god Cul, the Serpent, as he brings an ancient, primal fear to Earth, forcing heroes like Captain America and Iron Man to confront their deepest insecurities. Written by Matt Fraction with art by Stuart Immonen, the series is notable for its epic scope and the lasting impact of its "worthy" villains wielding enchanted hammers. It remains a key moment in Marvel's early 2010s storytelling.