Justice League America #70

Part of DC's sweeping 1993 "Funeral for a Friend" storyline, this somber issue finds the Justice League America roster gathered in grief — a battered hero carries a fallen comrade in his arms while a white-caped figure kneels center stage, clutching Superman's unmistakable red cape and costume. The tagline "World Without a Superman" says everything about the weight the team is carrying here. Dan Jurgens and Rick Burchett bring a quiet, mournful dignity to the cover that makes "Grieving" feel every bit as heavy as its title promises.