The Authority #21

A moody, formally-dressed bald man turns to face a slender woman in a backless blue gown, the two of them framed against a golden glow and a crowd of shadowy onlookers — it's a striking, understated image that feels more like a gathering storm than a superhero cover. Frank Quitely's pencils and Trevor Scott's inks give the scene a grounded elegance that sets a quietly ominous tone for "All Tomorrow's Parties — An Interlude." Doselle Young, John McCrea, Garry Leach, and Ian Hannin bring their talents to this 2001 WildStorm chapter of The Authority, and the cover alone promises something a little different from the team's usual world-shaking action.