Against Hope #[nn]

Victor Santos delivers a striking split-image cover that immediately signals two worlds in tension: on the left, a figure in a dark dress stands beside bare, twisted branches, blood dripping from her hand; on the right, a leather-jacketed figure grips a heavy chain against a cool urban skyline. The stark contrast in palette — warm, muted earth tones versus moody blues and purples — gives the whole design a noir atmosphere that feels both intimate and dangerous. This 2020 Dark Horse graphic novel, entirely the vision of Santos as artist, inker, and colorist, is a compelling package for fans of crime and dark drama done with real artistic purpose.