Dark Reign The List - Avengers #1 2009

Published in 2009, Dark Reign: The List - Avengers #1 features Clint Barton, as Ronin, taking extreme measures against Norman Osborn. Disgusted by Osborn's 'Dark Reign' and his 'list' of targets, Barton defies the New Avengers' non-lethal stance, embarking on a solo mission to assassinate Osborn. This leads to intense confrontations with members of the Dark Avengers, including Venom, Bullseye, and Daken, before Ares intervenes. It's a pivotal issue showcasing Barton's moral conflict and the escalating tensions of the Dark Reign era.