Starman #12

Jack Knight ducks beneath a muzzle flash as a ghostly, sunglasses-wearing figure fires a sci-fi pistol directly at him — all framed against an art-deco clock and shattered gilded architecture that give the scene a wonderfully pulpy atmosphere. This is the opening chapter of "Sins of the Child," a five-part arc that signals Starman hitting its stride in 1995 under writer James Robinson and the striking cover artistry of Tony Harris. It's the kind of image — kinetic, stylish, and packed with period-flavored detail — that makes this series such a rewarding read.