Justice League Dark #2

Peter Milligan and Mikel Janín's second issue of the New 52's supernatural team book opens with a cover by Ryan Sook that crackles with dark energy — Zatanna unleashes bolts of magic while surrounded by ghoulish green witch-like figures, as John Constantine strains from below against the same supernatural force. It's a striking composition that captures both heroes caught in the middle of something genuinely dangerous, with the tagline "…Burning Witches!" hinting at the eerie threats this series revels in. For readers drawn to DC's darker corners in 2011, this is exactly the kind of issue that announces Justice League Dark means serious, spellbound business.