Batman Beyond #11

Batman Beyond's sleek black-and-red suit is center stage here as Terry McGinnis finds himself ensnared by writhing mechanical tentacles, surrounded by a swarm of glowing-eyed robotic figures looming out of a deep purple haze — all perfectly captured in Ronnie Del Carmen's cover art. The tagline "In the Grip of Technology!" says it all, setting a tense, futuristic mood that fits this animated-series tie-in beautifully. With Hilary J. Bader scripting and Craig Rousseau on interior art, issue #11 of DC's 2000 series promises the sharp storytelling and kinetic energy that made Batman Beyond a standout book.