The Authority #14

A massive, glowing figure strains against what appears to be a blazing spear amid a field of skulls, while an army of dark-suited figures with circular emblems on their chests descend ominously through smoke-filled skies above — it's a cover that immediately signals something vast and threatening bearing down on the Authority. Simon Coleby's cover work sets a brooding, end-of-the-world tone that pairs well with the story's title, "At the Door," suggesting an unstoppable force on the verge of arrival. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning bring their talent for large-scale threat and team drama to this 2009 WildStorm chapter, making issue #14 a compelling pick for fans of the series.