Superman #209

Superman #209 brings the sixth chapter of "For Tomorrow" with a cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams that commands attention — a battered, grimacing Man of Steel looms in extreme close-up, his chest symbol radiating intense light while debris and what appear to be weapons or missiles detonate around his clenched fists. The raw physicality of Jim Lee's linework, inked by Scott Williams, conveys a Superman under immense strain, making this November 2004 issue feel genuinely weighty. Brian Azzarello's ongoing arc with this creative team continues to push the Last Son of Krypton to his limits.