Gotham Girls #4

Penned by Paul D. Storrie with art by Jennifer Graves, inked by J. Bone, this fourth chapter of DC's five-part Gotham Girls series arrives in 2003 with a cover by Shane Glines that puts a cool, composed woman in black front and center — hood up, purple-gloved hand raised with a pistol, her sidelong gaze radiating controlled confidence. The animated style suits the character's sleek design beautifully, and the title logo — populated with tiny silhouettes of Gotham's finest female figures — adds a nice layer of anticipation. With a story called "I Carry a Badge!", this issue promises attitude and authority in equal measure.