Starman #4

Crouched on a rooftop against a blood-red sky, Jack Knight — sporting his signature goggles, tattoo, and well-worn boots — grips the cosmic rod with a quiet intensity that feels more brooding than triumphant, with the glittering Opal City skyline stretching behind him. Tony Harris's painted cover work is remarkable here, capturing a hero who looks like he'd rather be anywhere else, which is precisely what makes this 1995 series so compelling. James Robinson, Harris, and Wade von Grawbadger bring a moody, street-level sensibility to DC's legacy hero that sets this title apart from the superhero crowd.