Justice League Adventures #5

Something sinister is afoot for Earth's greatest heroes in Justice League Adventures #5 — the cover tagline "Star Conquered!" says it all, as Superman stands at the forefront, flanked by Wonder Woman and other League members, each one bearing a star-shaped creature clamped over their face in an unsettling display of alien control. Looming above them all is a massive star-shaped entity against a starry backdrop, suggesting the team's combined might may not be enough this time. Cover pencils by John Delaney and inks by Rob Leigh bring this animated-series-inspired lineup to vivid life, making this May 2002 issue a genuinely gripping addition to the run.