The Authority #18

This March 2010 WildStorm issue kicks off "Homecoming, Part 1" with a cover by George Pérez that crackles with energy — the Authority's eclectic lineup of flyers, energy-wielders, and armored figures surges upward against a fiery cosmic backdrop while heavily armed adversaries with massive weaponry push back from below. The sheer density of characters packed into the composition is a showcase of Pérez's extraordinary ability to orchestrate crowd scenes without losing a single face or detail. With Adam Bernardin, Marc Freeman, and Al Barrionuevo driving the interior, this feels like a high-stakes reunion that fans of WildStorm's boldest team won't want to miss.