The Flash #0

Part of DC's New 52 initiative, The Flash #0 from November 2012 opens with a striking cover by Francis Manapul — the Scarlet Speedster bursting through what appears to be a comic page itself, lightning crackling across his red suit as he lunges toward the reader with focused intensity. The clever framing, with grayscale panel art visible behind the tear, gives the image a meta quality that highlights Manapul's dual role as both writer and artist on this series alongside co-writer and colorist Brian Buccellato. A sharp starting point for fans of the New 52 era's distinctly kinetic take on Barry Allen.