Superman / Batman #76

Todd Klein's 2010 cover art captures a striking and emotionally charged moment: Superman cradles a battered Batman in his arms, both heroes bearing the marks of a hard fight, while a second, looming Batman figure watches from the smoky background. That haunting image sets a tense, contemplative tone for "The Brave and the Bold," a story brought to life inside by writer Judd Winick and artist Marco Rudy. The pairing of the World's Finest heroes has rarely looked this raw and compelling.