American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell #1

Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque reunite for this 2013 Vertigo one-shot, presenting a brooding, blood-spattered vampire figure rendered in Albuquerque's moody, shadow-drenched style — fangs bared, a blade dripping red at his side. The cover's stark, near-monochromatic palette makes that crimson blood all the more arresting, signaling that American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell is exactly the kind of mature, atmospheric horror this Vertigo imprint does so well. At $6.99 for a self-contained special, it's a satisfying package for fans of the series and newcomers alike.