Legion of Super-Heroes #9

A bold, determined young man in a blue suit strides forward through what appear to be tearing metallic ribbons, flanked by a large, shadowy green-tinted figure looming overhead and a group of diverse teammates watching from behind — it's an arresting image of tension and emerging leadership from Barry Kitson's cover. This October 2005 issue earned a Wizard Book of the Month nod, a fitting recognition for Mark Waid and Kitson's acclaimed run on DC's 30th-century team. With Georges Jeanty and Art Thibert rounding out the creative lineup, Legion of Super-Heroes #9 delivers the kind of dynamic superhero storytelling that made this series a standout of its era.