Superman / Batman #57

Superman stands fists-clenched and determined in the foreground of this 2009 DC team-up title, while a massive magnifying glass looms behind him — hinting at the shrunken-scale intrigue promised by the story title "Nanopolis, Part One." A green bottle and darkened machinery crowd the edges of the scene, suggesting our hero may be navigating a world where everyday objects tower over him. With Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend delivering a cover full of dynamic tension, this Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Mike Johnson-scripted arc looks like a genuinely fresh spin on the Superman/Batman formula.