Supergirl #57

The cover of this June 2001 issue says it all with its punny tagline — "Having a Bad Heir Day!" — as Supergirl delivers a fierce punch to a green-skinned, insect-like creature with wild auburn hair, the two of them locked in fierce mid-air combat above a trapped, wide-eyed red-haired man caught in the creature's chitinous legs. Kirk and Riggs render the action with real dynamism, Supergirl's cape flying and her expression fierce against a vivid lime-green background that makes every figure pop. Peter David's run on this title was known for sharp wit and genuine emotion, and this cover promises both a physical throwdown and some thorny personal stakes underneath the superhero spectacle.