It Girl! and the Atomics #3

Michael Allred's cover for this 2012 Image series captures the effortlessly cool spirit of It Girl! and the Atomics #3 — It Girl herself dominates the foreground in pink and teal, her bright blonde hair flowing dramatically as she merges with a curling ocean wave, while a sleek, silver-and-yellow costumed figure surfs just ahead of her. The retro pop-art energy is infectious, blending superhero action with a breezy, sun-soaked vibe that feels utterly distinct from anything else on the shelf. With writing by Jamie S. Rich, art by Mike Norton, and colors by Allen Passalaqua carrying the story inside, issue three of "Machine Dreams" is a genuinely fun slice of Snap City adventure.