Teen Titans #43

Titans East has arrived, and this March 2007 cover by Tony Daniel makes the threat feel immediate — Deathstroke dominates the foreground with his half-orange, half-black mask and crossed arms, flanked by a formidable crew that includes a figure in Batgirl's cowl and cape, a fiery redhead radiating energy, a sword-wielding young hero, a monstrous bandaged bruiser, a green-costumed speedster crackling with lightning, and a masked archer at the ready. Geoff Johns scripts the opening chapter of "Titans East" with Daniel also handling his own inks, giving the assembled cast a sharp, dynamic presence against a smoldering crimson cityscape. If you've ever wondered what it looks like when a rival team assembles to challenge everything the Titans stand for, this cover says it better than words ever could.