Adventures of Superman #638

A wide-eyed Superman and a startled dark-haired woman loom large in the background of this wonderfully chaotic Carlos Meglia cover, while the foreground erupts with what appears to be baby versions of Mxyzptlk causing absolute mayhem — complete with a Superman-emblazoned cradle, a teddy bear, and a tiny bowler hat. The cover copy teases "MXY Brings a Bundle of Joy! (Oh Boy)," setting a perfectly mischievous tone for Greg Rucka's "The Road to Ruin: Narrative Interruptus Tertiarius," brought to life inside by artist Matthew Clark and inker Andy Lanning. If you enjoy Superman stories that balance genuine stakes with a dash of fifth-dimensional absurdity, this 2005 issue delivers a cover that promises both.