Justice League of America #8

Tied to DC's 2013 "Forever Evil" event, this New 52 chapter of Justice League of America presents a striking cover by Ken Lashley — scattered hero emblems and weapons tell a grim story of their own: Aquaman's trident, Wonder Woman's lasso, a Green Lantern ring, and a Flash emblem lie strewn across rocky ground before a massive, tattered Superman cape. Matt Kindt scripts "Paradise Lost" with interior art from Doug Mahnke and a team of talented inkers, suggesting the JLA faces something formidable enough to leave their greatest champions' relics behind. It's a compelling, ominous image that captures the high stakes at the heart of Forever Evil.