Starman #23

The City of Angels makes for a charged backdrop in Starman #23 (June 1990), as the famous Hollywood sign looms behind a figure in black who writhes in the grip of crackling pink energy bolts — while a caped Starman in his gold-and-purple costume hovers watchfully in the upper corner. Tom Lyle's cover work captures a real sense of intensity, with the tagline "Life in the Fast Lane!" hinting that L.A. may be proving more dangerous than glamorous. Roger Stern, Lyle, and Scott Hanna bring their sharp collaborative energy to this installment of DC's underrated cosmic series.