Resurrection Man #21

Superman cradles a fallen Wonder Woman in the foreground while the Martian Manhunter lies sprawled nearby — the JLA clearly having taken a beating from the villainous Major Force, who looms triumphantly in the background alongside what appears to be Resurrection Man himself still in the fight. Butch Guice's cover for this February 1999 issue tells a striking story of heavy hitters down and the odds stacked high, setting the stage for "Cape Fear, Episode 3: Major League." With Abnett and Lanning at the helm and the entire JLA guest-starring against one of DC's more dangerous bruisers, this is the kind of crossover chapter that rewards readers who like their superhero drama with real stakes.