Catwoman #21

Catwoman faces a genuinely dire situation on Jim Balent's cover for this June 1995 issue — she's caught within the coiling grip of a massive creature's tail and claws, her purple suit vivid against the shadowy, jagged threat surrounding her. Written by Chuck Dixon with interior art by Jim Balent inked by Bob Smith, this issue carries the intriguing story title "Box Office Poison," hinting at a Selina Kyle adventure with a Hollywood-flavored edge. It's a striking package from the mid-'90s DC lineup that fans of the series will want on their shelf.