Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Martian Manhunter / Thunder #1

Part of DC's 2007 Countdown crossover event, this "Five of a Kind" one-shot pairs two of the DC Universe's most compelling heroes — Thunder and the Martian Manhunter — in an unexpected team-up. Turnbull and Thibert's cover captures the dynamic tension perfectly: Thunder in her striking black-and-yellow costume leaps forward in the foreground while the Martian Manhunter looms large behind her in his signature blue and red, both figures surging through a crackling, energized space. It's a vivid showcase for two heroes who don't often share the spotlight, and writer Tony Bedard frames their pairing under the intriguing chapter title "Bug-Eyed Monsters.