Metal Men #5

The fifth chapter of this 2008 miniseries — spinning directly out of 52 and the Superman titles — finds the Metal Men in the thick of it, as Duncan Rouleau's kinetic cover depicts robotic figures locked in a fierce mid-air clash, chains flying, against a blazing orange inferno below. A humorous warning label reminds readers that these are "trained professionals" — a wink that captures the series' blend of action and wit perfectly. Rouleau handles writing, art, and inks all on his own, with Moose Baumann's warm, fiery colors giving the whole scene an urgent, molten energy.