Top 20 of 2008: Supergirl

One of my favorite artists of the past 20 years is the incomparable Alex Ross. Every DC project he touches turns to gold. This was never more true than in the 12 issue Justice which he drew and co-wrote with partner Jim Krueger.

Justice was a classic JLA tale featuring an all-star cast of heroes and villains all unbelievably rendered in Alex's breathtaking style. The story offered more twists and turns than a trip to Six Flags. Justice was simply a classic JLA tale.

DC Direct went on to produce a number of characters from the Justice lineup. Due to a limited budget, I didn't buy many of these, but had a hard time passing up a late 70's era Supergirl. Low-cut puffy sleeved disco style shirt (with small S shield emblem) with a pair of red hotpants equal one of the most fashion forward hero costumes of all time. This figure while not having a ton of articulation perfectly captures Alex's artwork.