Superman Annual #10

Superman stands astride a chaotic city street, one fist clenched and a gleaming sword raised high overhead, while panicked civilians scatter in every direction around him — it's a striking image that raises plenty of questions about what could push the Man of Steel to such a dramatic moment. This 1984 annual, "The Day the Cheering Stopped!", features interior art by the celebrated team of Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson, with the cover brought to life by Eduardo Barreto. At just $1.25, it's a fine package of storytelling from writer Elliot S! Maggin and a cover that genuinely stops you in your tracks.