The Authority #21

A massive, imposing figure dominates the background of Walter Simonson's cover for this 2010 WildStorm issue, one enormous fist thrust forward as a sprawling ensemble of armored, caped, and combat-ready characters charges toward the viewer — a striking visual statement of force in numbers. With a story titled "Adrift," the contrast between that commanding presence looming above and the team surging forward hints at tension within the ranks. Adam Bernardin, Freeman, and Barrionuevo bring their run to this point with a cover that makes the sheer scope of The Authority's world immediately felt.