The Outsiders #39

A looming dark figure with a blazing energy symbol on his chest — Veritas — dominates this Philip Tan cover for Outsiders #39, his outstretched clawed hands sending the team scattering in every direction across a swirling pink and red cosmic backdrop. Heroes in red, gold, and blue — visibly battered and off-balance — spiral away from this overwhelming threat, making the tagline "Vanquished by Veritas!" feel entirely earned. Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen's run on the team hits a dramatic high-water mark with this June 2011 issue, titled "Who Handles the Truth?