Birds of Prey #64

The Huntress crouches in full combat readiness on this striking 2004 cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei, her purple-and-black costume and crossbow marking her as a force not to be trifled with. Behind her, a glowing monitor displays the intense face of a blonde woman — a teasing visual partnership that fits right into Gail Simone's run on the series. With the tagline "Knock Knock, Anyone Home?" and the chapter title "Mercy & Murder," this installment of "Sensei & Student" promises the kind of tension that made Birds of Prey such a compelling read in its era.