Superboy Annual #1

Part of the sweeping "H'el on Earth" crossover, this 2013 Superboy Annual kicks off with a cover that pulls no punches: Superboy is seized in the crushing grip of an enormous mechanical fist, straining against it with fierce determination, while Superman hurtles downward nearby in a flash of green energy. The tagline "Ripped from Reality… and into a Deadly Trap!" sets the stakes perfectly, promising a story that tests both heroes to their limits. Penciled by Yvel Guichet and inked by Jonas Trindade, the cover crackles with kinetic energy and makes a strong case for picking up this extra-sized annual.