Batman Eternal #42

Batman looms large and cape-spread above a fiery Gotham skyline in this March 2015 chapter of DC's ambitious weekly series, while a purple-haired, masked hero crouches in the foreground armed and ready for action — the cover boldly announcing "Gotham's Newest Hero!" The dynamic cover art by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado captures a real sense of momentum, with both figures poised against a backdrop of smoke and flame that suggests the city is very much on the line. With a creative team that includes Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and several collaborating writers and artists, Batman Eternal #42 delivers the kind of ensemble energy that made this weekly run such an ambitious undertaking.