Yes the cover feature is part of this books plot, but even bigger is the death of one of Tim's Friends!!!!! I Like the way that Dixon is able to blend several plot strings into a likeable story. It just seemed to work with the take down of Steeljacket that lead into the revelation by Stephanie Brown. Then we jump to the school track, where Philmont is carted off by the bullies, to end up with Tim and Stephanie at Lamaze class. The book culmanates with the announcement to Tim by the Dean that Phimont is dead. We see how hard he takes it and we all know that vengance will follow in his wake. Not only do I recommed this issue, but the entire three issue run on this plot (59-61).