The Authority #1

The cover of this 2003 WildStorm #1 announces "A New Era Begins" with a striking assembled cast: a brooding dark-haired figure dominates the foreground, while behind him stand a white-haired hero in gold-and-white, a silver-skinned woman, a figure crackling with lightning, a green-costumed warrior, and several others gathered against a cosmic backdrop of stars and a brilliant explosion. Penciled and inked by Dwayne Turner and Sal Regla, the image projects real authority — this is a team that means business. With Robbie Morrison scripting "Reality Incorporated Episode One," it's an inviting jumping-on point for anyone curious about one of superhero comics' most distinctive ensembles.