Catwoman #36

Part of DC's New 52 initiative, this January 2015 issue features a striking cover by Jae Lee that commands attention through sheer elegance: Catwoman, in full costume with whip in hand, perches high above a barefoot woman in a suit who dangles helplessly from that same whip, both figures set against a stark white background framed by bold title lettering. The tension between control and vulnerability is rendered with quiet precision — no unnecessary clutter, just two figures and the taut line connecting them. Genevieve Valentine, Garry Brown, and Lee Loughridge bring "Keeper of the Castle" to life inside, and this cover makes a compelling case to find out what lies between the pages.