Manhunter #30

The "Winner Take All" arc reaches its conclusion in this June 2007 issue, with a cover by Jesús Saiz that captures something unexpectedly tender — Manhunter in her red-and-silver armor stands back-to-back with a young boy, her gauntleted hand glowing with energy while autumn leaves drift through a fiery sky. That quiet pairing of fierce protector and vulnerable child says everything about what makes Kate Spencer's version of the character so compelling. With Marc Andreyko writing and Javier Pina among the artists inside, this is the kind of superhero storytelling that earns its emotional weight.