Aleister Arcane #3

Steve Niles's horror series reaches its third chapter with a cover by Breehn Burns that commands attention — a dark, cloaked figure looms with arms raised wide, blazing energy erupting from its outstretched hands against a smoky, sepia-toned background. Burns handles every aspect of the art throughout the issue, giving the whole package a unified, painterly atmosphere that suits Niles's brand of dread perfectly. If you've been following this 2004 IDW tale of terror, this installment looks like a satisfying next step into the darkness.