Batwoman #25

Part of DC's 2014 "Zero Year" crossover event, this New 52 issue drops us into a pivotal moment rendered with striking urgency by cover artist Stéphane Roux: a red-haired Kate Kane, out of costume and in civilian clothes, grips a steering wheel with fierce determination as Gotham's glowing skyline blazes behind her — all framed within the bold silhouette of the Bat-symbol. Writer Marc Andreyko and a talented artistic team including Trevor McCarthy, Andrea Mutti, Pat Olliffe, and Jim Fern bring their collective energy to "...Or High Water," a title that hints at a relentless, no-turning-back kind of resolve. It's a compelling snapshot of Kate before the cape, and a fine entry point into this corner of the New 52 universe.