Superman Adventures #2

Tied to the WB Kids animated series that was captivating young viewers in 1996, Superman Adventures #2 delivers a striking cover by Rick Burchett and Terry Austin: a grimacing Superman hangs upside-down, pinned by green energy beams fired by a menacing cyborg villain, while two teenagers look on in alarm high above the Metropolis skyline. The animated style suits the material perfectly, and with Scott McCloud writing alongside Burchett and Austin on interiors, this issue — "Be Careful What You Wish For..." — promises the kind of all-ages adventure that made this series a genuine treat.