Manhunter #15

Subtitled "Dressed to Kill" and "Costume Drama," this December 2005 issue of Marc Andreyko's Manhunter serves up a striking cover by Jesús Saiz — Kate Spencer in her red armored suit and billowing dark cloak, her silhouette ringed by a vivid orange glow against a cool blue background. The pose radiates quiet, coiled confidence, making it clear this is a hero who operates on her own terms. With a deep creative bench including artists Rags Morales, Shawn Martinbrough, Stephen Sadowski, and Javier Pina, issue #15 is a solid chapter in one of DC's more distinctive mid-2000s series.