American Vampire: Second Cycle #4

Rafael Albuquerque's cover for this August 2014 Vertigo issue is a striking study in red and white — a dark-haired female vampire lunges forward, hair whipping wildly, clawed hands outstretched, her expression caught mid-snarl against explosive brushstrokes of crimson. Scott Snyder and Albuquerque's American Vampire: Second Cycle continues with "Part Four," and this image captures the raw, feral energy that makes the series so compelling. It's mature horror storytelling with genuine artistic confidence behind every line.