Batman Beyond Universe #13

The looming, glowing-eyed Phantasm dominates the cover of this 2014 DC anthology series issue, with Batman Beyond swooping forward in his sleek black-and-red suit against a moonlit, purple-tinged skyline — a striking visual collision of two figures rendered with real menace by cover artist Matteo Scalera. Subtitled "Mark of the Phantasm: Part 1 of 2," the issue signals a substantial two-chapter storyline from writers Kyle Higgins and Alec Siegel, brought to life on the interior by artists Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur, Craig Rousseau, and Thony Silas. Fans of the animated-universe corner of DC's 2014 lineup will find plenty to enjoy here.