20XX #5

Jonathan Luna and Lauren Keely's sci-fi series reaches its fifth chapter with a cover that's quietly riveting — a young person in a golden jacket stands downcast before a wall of handwritten notes, their robotic hand hinting at a world where humanity and technology are deeply intertwined. The pink-tinged atmosphere and the weight in that averted gaze give the image a melancholy, introspective pull that sets this Image series apart from louder genre fare. If you've been following 20XX, this issue looks like a compelling continuation of its thoughtful, near-future vision.