Agents of Atlas #8

A massive, snarling green behemoth charges forward against a backdrop of roiling flames, while a red-haired woman and a blond man loom large in the fiery background — a striking composition from cover artist Leinil Francis Yu that signals serious trouble ahead for the Agents of Atlas. Issue #8 of Jeff Parker's acclaimed 2009 run carries a pull quote from IGN praising Parker's "unique and compelling cast," and this cover makes it easy to see why readers took notice. If you've been following this team's unconventional adventures, this chapter of "Monster Makers" looks like a thoroughly satisfying escalation.