Bruce Wayne: The Road Home: Oracle #1

Part of DC's 2010 "Road Home" crossover event, this one-shot puts Oracle front and center — literally — as Barbara Gordon sits poised at her laptop, the massive Batman symbol looming behind her like a silent partner. Shane Davis's cover captures her with quiet confidence, glasses perched low, red hair framing a look that's equal parts composed and calculating. Marc Andreyko and Agustín Padilla take the reins inside, making this a compelling spotlight on one of DC's most resourceful figures.