Superboy #90

Superboy squares off in intense close-quarters combat against a lion-maned adversary wielding massive mechanical claws, with mysterious creatures suspended in fluid-filled cylinders looming in the background — a genuinely striking setup that earns the cover's bold "Do-or-Die Hand to Claw Combat!" promise. Part of DC's "All-Out War!" banner, this 2001 issue finds the Kid of Steel visibly strained, his expression fierce as he grapples with what looks like a formidable bio-mechanical threat. Cover art by Pascual Ferry and Keith Champagne delivers the kinetic energy and sharp detail that made this era of the series a treat for fans.