Justice League of America #28

Two super-teams squared off and ready to clash — that's the immediate charge of this February 2009 issue, with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, and their Justice League allies facing down a formidable opposing lineup that includes a powerfully built figure in red and green, a robotic-looking warrior crackling with electricity, and a gun-toting soldier in pink armor, all converging in a tense standoff caught mid-breath. The cover by Ed Benes packs an impressive roster into a single spread without losing any of the controlled tension that makes "When Worlds Collide!" such an appealing crossover banner. Writer Dwayne McDuffie and artist José Luís bring their talents to "Welcome to Sundown Town Part Two: Shadow and Act," promising exactly the kind of team-versus-team drama this striking image so confidently delivers.