Superman / Batman #7

The "Protégé" arc shifts focus to the next generation with this striking Pat Lee cover, where Robin crouches in a ready stance alongside a young Superman analog in a dark suit — while the towering, shadowed figures of Batman and the classic Superman loom large behind them against a moody cityscape. The pairing of mentors and protégés says everything you need to know about the theme Jeph Loeb is exploring in this 2004 chapter of Superman/Batman. It's a visually dynamic composition that makes the generational contrast feel genuinely compelling.