American Gods: My Ainsel #1

Dark Horse's American Gods: My Ainsel #1 kicks off the second chapter of Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell's adaptation with a cover by Glenn Fabry that commands immediate attention — a massive, horned, heavily tattooed beast dominates the foreground, battle-axe in hand, looming over a lone human figure holding a flaming torch amid cave-wall carvings. The contrast between that towering mythic creature and the solitary, seemingly ordinary man captures exactly the kind of collision between ancient power and modern fragility that defines this world. Scott Hampton's inking and coloring bring a raw, visceral depth to the scene that makes this 2018 opener a striking addition to any shelf.