Azrael #13

Azrael #13 (February 1996) delivers a striking cover by Barry Kitson and James Pascoe that immediately commands attention: a massive, monstrous face — all jagged teeth and cold green menace — looms as its jaws form a deadly arena around two figures locked in fierce struggle. Nightwing in his blue costume and Azrael in his bold red-and-gold armor clash right inside those snapping jaws, suggesting the two heroes may find themselves on opposite sides before any greater threat is dealt with. Writer Dennis O'Neil kicks off "Demon Time Part 1: Returned," and with that ominous backdrop, this opening chapter promises the kind of layered tension this series handles so well.