The Blue Beetle #33

Blue Beetle leaps into action on this 2009 DC issue, surrounded by a charged mix of teen heroes — a blonde heroine in red and gold, Robin, and a red-skinned devil-like figure — all set against a striking yellow background. Scattered protest signs reading "I'm an illegal immigrant… just like Superman" and "Day Without Immigrants" give the cover a pointed real-world resonance, and the banner "Teen Titans — Under Protest!" hints at an uneasy alliance in the making. Rafael Albuquerque's energetic linework keeps the whole scene crackling with forward momentum, perfectly suited to the series' young, socially engaged hero.