The Batman Strikes #29

Tied to the The Batman animated series airing on Kids WB, issue #29 of The Batman Strikes! puts Robin front and center — and the cover makes it clear he's making quite an entrance, crashing through a window in a burst of electricity while a startled, sharp-toothed villain recoils below and Batman engages a red-clad foe in the background. The cover tagline "Robin Hits the Scene!" says it all, and Dave McCaig's animated-style artwork captures the kinetic energy of Gotham's newest crime-fighter stepping up in a big way. Writer J. Torres and artist Christopher Jones bring their talents to the interior of this all-ages 2007 adventure, making it a fine pick for fans of the TV series and superhero comics alike.