Phil Coulsondebuted as a character over 15 years ago in Marvel’s live-action space, with his comic counterpart recently becoming thenew physical incarnation of Deaththanks to the power of the latest Infinity Stone: the Thanos-created Death Stone. Already given a slight visual tweak when he was first brought back from the dead,Coulson receives an even more fine-tuned Death design in a new piece of upcoming cover artfrom a fan-favorite industry artist.
Debuting in 2008’sIron Man,Phil Coulson was murdered by LokiinThe Avengers, then resurrected forMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.in 2013. Meanwhile, comic Coulson was introduced in 2012’sBattle Scarsand died in 2015’sSecret Empire, with this Coulson recently being revived as Death’s new avatar.
In new cover art illustrated by InHyuk Lee for the upcomingThe Infinity Watch #4,Coulson leans into his role as Death, getting a subtle redesign that shows off his dark power like never beforewhile staying true to the character’s black-suited visual design.
Phil Coulson’s Power Over Death Is Front and Center in New Marvel Comics Cover
The Infinity Watch #4Variant Cover by InHyuk Lee
Available on April 23, thisInfinity Watchvariant covershows Coulson stepping from the shadowy background as he reaches out with a pitch-black hand, its wispy aura slowly rising from his outstretched fingers. Drawn with blacked-out sunglasses, his usual S.H.I.E.L.D.-approved black suit, and a skull lapel pin that essentially acts as a name tag for his new gig,InHyuk Lee encapsulates who this version of Coulson is visuallyand with a stone-cold expression on his face, who Coulson could become if he ever uses his abilities for any other than keeping the natural order.
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What’s cool about this piece, aside from being drawn by a seasoned artist like InHyuk Lee, who has previously illustrated covers for Marvel’sRed Goblin,Marvel Zombies: Resurrection,Alien, and more, is that it hones in on what makes thisDeath Stone-imbued Coulsonso formidable. Forced to take the reins of a cosmic entity that quite literally is the personification of The End, Coulson’s new job makes him the unavoidable eventuality for all Earth-616 beings, withthis effective redesign showing how terrifying Coulson can be when he unleashes even a small amount of the dark powers Death has granted him.
Phil Coulson’s Death Redesign Is Perfect for This Fan-Favorite Character
Coulson Has Been Death for Only a Short While
Infinity Watchhas a couple of issues to go before this InHyuk Lee cover hits shelves, but judging from this early sneak peek,it seems that Coulson may be leaning more intohis Death personathan ever before, with the idea of him corrupted by the insidious power that now flows through him being a potential plot thread that could come to a head sooner rather than later.Phil Coulsonwill carry out the Grim Reaper’s duties for the time being, but don’t be surprised if he gets yet another new redesign the longer he familiarizes himself with Death’s power.
TheInfinity Watch #4will be available from Marvel Comics on June 15, 2025.
