Batman Beyond #5

Villain takes center stage in Batman Beyond #5 (2000), as the cover — penciled by Bob Smith and inked by Terry Beatty — spotlights Shriek looming large against a crackling field of purple lightning, his mechanical wings spread wide and sonic emitter gleaming. The bold tagline "Shriek, Batman, Shriek!" makes clear who's calling the shots this issue, promising a showdown built around sound and power. Hilary J. Bader and Craig Rousseau bring their animated-style sensibility to this futuristic Batman world, and it's a striking package for any fan of the Beyond era.