The Masters #1
Issue #1 (of 5)
A team of super-powered super villains¸ each whose identity is inspired by a famous 20th century artist¸ come together at the behest of an unidentified benefactor. All being master artists as well as master thieves¸ this benefactor dubs this new super villain team¸ The Masters¸ and contracts them to steal five very specific portrait paintings from around the world. The paintings individually hold insignificant value¸ but collectively they are priceless to the benefactor who plans to use their power and influence to perpetrate a scheme known only to him.