JSA All-Stars #17

A commanding military-uniformed figure crackles with eerie green energy at the center of Freddie Williams II's striking cover, flanked by Power Girl, a blue-skinned hero, a red-haired woman in a green outfit, and a snarling black panther — all reacting to whatever threat "The Return of the Prince" heralds. Matthew Sturges kicks off a two-part story with this June 2011 issue, and the assembled JSA All-Stars look like they have their hands full. It's a confident, action-charged chapter from a creative team clearly hitting its stride.