The Flash #20

The Scarlet Speedster tears across this New 52 cover in a blazing torrent of red lightning, his fist clenched and his expression grim — and the bold tagline "Powerless Against Reverse-Flash!" makes clear he's facing a threat that strikes at the very heart of his speed. Francis Manapul's cover art crackles with kinetic energy, the fiery Speed Force swirling around the Flash in a way that feels genuinely urgent rather than merely decorative. Kicking off a six-part story arc with writing and art by Manapul and Brian Buccellato, this July 2013 issue promises a clash that puts the Flash on the back foot from the very first page.