War of the Realms #1 — Frank Cho Variant Cover (2019)

War of the Realms #1 is the opening issue of Marvel Comics' 2019 six-part War of the Realms event, written by Jason Aaron with interior art by Russell Dauterman and colors by Matthew Wilson. The issue was released on April 3, 2019, with a June 2019 cover date.

This Frank Cho Variant Cover presents a dramatic Asgardian battle scene dominated by Hela, the Goddess of Death, seated on a massive throne in the background. Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) and Lady Sif stand in the foreground, surrounded by an army of undead and monstrous warriors armed with swords and other weapons. Dragons and other supernatural creatures add to the chaotic battlefield atmosphere.

The artwork uses a striking combination of icy blue and purple tones with bright red, orange, and yellow accents. Hela's imposing black-and-green appearance contrasts strongly with Captain Marvel's blue-and-red uniform and Sif's white-and-red Asgardian armor. The circular realm symbols surrounding the War of the Realms logo reinforce the story's focus on the Ten Realms and the massive Asgardian conflict.

The cover corresponds to the opening chapter, “The Last Realm Standing,” in which Malekith's forces have conquered the other realms and turn their attention toward Midgard/Earth.