Justice League America #40

This somber, striking cover by Adam Hughes says everything without saying a word — a weeping angel statue crowns a grave marker reading "Mister Miracle R.I.P.," surrounded by a carpet of roses while a crowd of heroes, including a recognizable Superman, stand with their backs turned in quiet mourning. The mood is genuinely affecting, and the restraint Hughes brings to the image gives it real emotional weight. With Giffen and DeMatteis at the helm of "Hell on Earth," this 1990 chapter of Justice League America promises the kind of heart alongside the humor that made their run so memorable.