The Infinity War #4

The Infinity War #4, released in 1992, serves as the penultimate installment of the six-part crossover event written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Ron Lim. Serving as a direct sequel to the highly successful 1991 Infinity Gauntlet miniseries, this storyline centers on the emergence of the Magus, the darker aspect of Adam Warlock, who attempts to reshape reality by creating a collection of evil doppelgängers of Earth's superheroes. The narrative explores themes of identity, duality, and the cosmic balance of power within the Marvel Universe.

Ron Lim’s pencils, inked by Al Milgrom, define the visual aesthetic of this era of cosmic Marvel comics. Lim was specifically chosen for his ability to handle vast, multi-character ensembles and complex, ethereal environments, which were essential for depicting the warped realities and celestial battles featured in the series. Upon its release, the book was received as a cornerstone of the '90s cosmic saga, praised for its ambition in scale even as critics noted the inherent complexity of managing such an expansive cast of characters.