Martian Manhunter #29

Spinning out of the pages of JLA, this April 2001 issue kicks off "Altered Egos," a three-part arc written by John Ostrander with art by Tom Mandrake. The cover by Mandrake puts J'onn J'onzz front and center in his classic red-and-black costume and sweeping blue cape, surging forward with unmistakable intensity while a shadowy, gun-wielding figure looms behind him — a quiet tension that sets the mood perfectly. It's a compelling start to what promises to be a story about identity and confrontation for DC's most underrated hero.