Batman / Spawn #1

Batman looms large against a smoldering golden sky, cape spread wide and grappling line in hand, while beneath him lies the sprawling, thorn-covered form of Spawn — a striking image of tension between two of comics' darkest heroes. The cover by Greg Capullo (pencils) and Todd McFarlane (inks), with colors by Dave McCaig, captures a raw, gritty energy that feels entirely earned from this creative team. With McFarlane also handling writing duties alongside Capullo's distinctive linework, this 2023 DC/Image crossover is a genuinely compelling meeting of two worlds.