JSA: Classified #18

Hourman takes center stage in JSA: Classified #18 (December 2006), as the cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens throws him into a desperate situation — chained and surrounded by bundles of dynamite while a caped, masked figure looms over him with clear menace. The tagline "Time Bomb!" says it all, teasing the high-stakes conclusion to "The Venom Connection" two-parter with a cover that practically crackles with tension. Tony Bedard, McDaniel, and Andy Owens deliver a visually punchy package that makes this one easy to grab off the shelf.