THE BEST OF 2008 We take a look back at 2008's biggest events, writers, artists and trends, from Grant Morrison's 'Batman R.I.P.' to Matt Fraction's breakout year to the emergence of J.G. Jones (Final Crisis) as an art superstar-all that and more in our annual 'Best Of' coverage! HEATH LEDGER'S JOKER We look back at his startling performance from 'The Dark Knight,' which has already been called Oscar-worthy. Is Ledger's role now the high-water mark for comic book-based acting? We look back at the greatest year EVER in comic movie history. 'SECRET INVASION' COMMENTARY From its first issue to the shocking conclusion, writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Leinil Yu talk about the series' greatest moments, including the jaw-dropping Spider-Woman reveal, Mockingbird's 'rebirth' and the top-secret final page! HEROES As TV's hottest show wraps up the first half of Season 3, we get answers on all your biggest questions. Is Sylar really immortal? Who else will get powers this year? And will Hiro kill Ando? Get all the buzz on your favorite NBC super-show! MORRISON AND BENDIS The two prolific writers elevated their performances even higher in 2008, authoring the year's two biggest events. We examine the comic book legends!