Superman Adventures #48

Superman stands his ground against a closing ring of menacing dark creatures — hulking, shadowy figures with glowing eyes emerging from the rubble all around him — while shielding a frightened red-haired child in his arms. The cover tagline "They Came From Inner Space!" sets an appropriately eerie tone for this October 2000 entry in DC's animated-style series, with pencils by Mike Manley and inks by Terry Austin giving the scene a real sense of urgency. Writer Jay Faerber and artist Neil Vokes bring "The Believer" to life in an issue that puts Superman's protective instincts front and center.