Superman: The Man of Steel #49

Superman surges toward the viewer in a steep, determined dive over a city skyline — fists raised, cape streaming in dramatic red lines behind him, his expression all grim resolve on this October 1995 installment of The Man of Steel. The cover art by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke captures a real sense of velocity and urgency, with Metropolis's towering buildings receding sharply below him. Louise Simonson, Paul Pelletier, and Terry Austin are on hand for "Flight!" — a title that pairs perfectly with that breathtaking sense of forward momentum on the cover.