The Authority #29

This January 2011 WildStorm issue brings together a sprawling ensemble of Authority members in a striking cover by penciler Jheremy Raapack and inker Richard Friend — a winged figure soars at the center flanked by a cast that includes armored, energy-wielding, and cybernetic heroes advancing against a dramatic backdrop of fire and a blazing horizon. The sheer density of characters on display makes a strong case that the team is facing something that demands every last member. With Tom Taylor and Adam Warren sharing writing duties alongside artists Al Barrionuevo and Kevin West, "Change, Not Die" promises an ambitious chapter in the Authority's ongoing saga.