DV8: Gods and Monsters #8

The eight-part "Gods and Monsters" saga reaches its finale with this 2011 WildStorm issue, and Fiona Staples's cover art makes a strong case for why the series earned attention — a massive, ominous alien craft dominates the sky above while the full DV8 roster stands in a police-lineup formation below, each member's distinct look hinting at the fractured group dynamic within. Brian Wood and Rebekah Isaacs close out their run with "Up in the Sky," and the tension between that looming threat overhead and the weary, battle-worn team on the ground sets an evocative tone for what promises to be a charged conclusion.