Justice, Inc. #1

Kyle Baker's cover art sets an immediately arresting tone for this 1989 DC mature-readers series — a lone figure tumbles through a dizzying urban chasm of looming brick walls, while a shadowy silhouette lingers above, the stark contrast between light and shadow doing all the heavy atmospheric lifting. Justice, Inc. Book One pairs writer Andrew Helfer with the remarkable triple threat of Baker handling pencils, inks, and colors, giving the whole package a distinctly stylized, noir-drenched personality. If this opening chapter's cover is any indication, "Trust" is shaping up to be a compellingly moody ride.