Batman and the Outsiders #2

Against a backdrop of fire and destruction, this January 2008 issue of Batman and the Outsiders throws its team headlong into the chaos of "Infestation" — the cover by Dougie Braithwaite depicting a blue-suited figure at the center, flanked by a red-and-gold hero on the left and an armored, antenna-equipped figure on the right, while fallen or crouching forms litter the rubble below. The sense of urgency is palpable, with energy crackling and flames roaring behind the trio as they press forward through the wreckage. Chuck Dixon scripts with Carlos Rodríguez on interior art, promising the kind of gritty, team-driven action that makes this series a compelling read in 2008's DC lineup.