Astro City #10 NM, Homage/Image, 1995

Kurt Busiek’s Astro City (Image/Homage) delivers character-driven, anthology-style stories that explore the human side of superhero life in a richly realized metropolis. This issue pairs Busiek’s emotionally resonant writing with Brent Anderson’s interiors and a striking painted cover by Alex Ross, spotlighting intimate tales about heroes and the civilians they affect. A must-read for fans of grounded, literary superhero storytelling and collectors who appreciate Ross covers.