Dexter's Laboratory #7

Dexter finds himself in quite the predicament on this cover by Genndy Tartakovsky (inked by Jeff Albrecht), crouched on all fours and surrounded by three imposing gorillas who look less than impressed — suggesting the boy genius may have bitten off more than he can chew in the story titled "Beastmaster." The jungle-web backdrop and Dexter's sheepish expression perfectly capture the show's signature blend of slapstick tension and deadpan humor. This 2000 DC/Cartoon Network issue is a fun snapshot of the series at full creative stride, with writer John Rozum and artist Mike Manley bringing the laughs inside.