Superman / Batman #5

Superman and Batman loom large at the top of this striking Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines cover, while a crowd of allies — including Nightwing, Robin, Superboy, Supergirl, Huntress, and a few more familiar faces (plus an adorable dalmatian) — press forward in a dynamic, unified formation. It's a confident display of the extended World's Finest family, with Jeph Loeb and McGuinness's signature energy evident in every bold line. Part five of six in the "State of Siege" arc, this 2004 issue promises the kind of sprawling, team-driven superhero drama that made this series such a treat.