Batman and the Outsiders #3

The cover of this October 1983 issue poses a provocative question — "Is This the Future of Gotham City?" — as swirling orange tendrils engulf the scene and a silver-suited figure soars overhead while Batman and several Outsiders stand their ground below amid the chaos. Jim Aparo's clean, dynamic linework gives the whole image a sense of urgent momentum, with the tagline promising that only "Agent Orange" holds the answers. With Mike W. Barr and Aparo already in strong form on this young series, issue #3 looks like a compelling blend of superhero action and city-spanning mystery.