Green Hornet #7

A pulpy, vibrant energy radiates from Alex Ross's painted cover, where a green-clad Green Hornet looms large, firing twin streams of light from his weapon as the sleek, glowing Black Beauty races beneath him against a burst of dynamic color. Kevin Smith's ongoing Dynamite run hits its seventh issue in 2010 with this striking image that feels like a golden-age crime poster reimagined with modern painterly flair. If you've been following Smith's take on the masked crimefighter, this cover alone makes a compelling case to keep reading.