Red Hood and the Outlaws #21

Hugo Strange looms large over this 2013 New 52 entry, his red-lensed gaze and outstretched hand dominating the cover as Starfire, a sword-wielding figure, and Red Hood himself swirl around a blinding burst of energy — all suggesting the villain has the Outlaws right where he wants them. The tagline "The Mindgames of Hugo Strange!" sets a fittingly psychological tone for James Tynion IV's script, with cover art by Al Barrionuevo conveying both spectacle and menace. A solid chapter in one of the New 52's more unconventional team books.