Superman: The Man of Steel #76

Superman surges toward the viewer in his electric blue form, crackling bolts of energy radiating outward against a fiery red sky above a darkened cityscape — it's a striking image from Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke that captures the Man of Steel mid-transformation into something altogether charged and new. Louise Simonson's "Synergy" promises to dig into what this electrified incarnation of Superman means, and the cover alone makes a compelling case that this is a pivotal moment for the character. A fine entry in DC's 1998 Superman lineup for anyone drawn to the era's bold reimagining of the world's most recognizable hero.