American Vampire #22

Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque kick off a new four-part storyline in this February 2012 Vertigo issue, announced right on the cover with a punchy "Bite them BACK!" The cover, illustrated by Albuquerque, features a grinning young man with fangs, shades, and a bloodied lip leaning over what appears to be a jukebox — all rockabilly cool and predatory charm. It's a confident opening statement for "Death Race Part One of Four," blending Americana style with something a little more dangerous lurking just beneath the surface.