American Virgin #10

Vertigo's American Virgin kicks off a new five-part arc, "Wet," with issue #10, and Joshua Middleton's cover sets a quietly arresting tone — a red-haired young woman in a teal bikini rises from swirling, translucent water, her arms raised and her expression distant, surrounded by drifting bubbles. The imagery balances serenity with something just slightly unsettled beneath the surface, a fitting visual mood for Steven T. Seagle's series with interior art by Becky Cloonan and Christine Norrie. If you've been following this thoughtful Vertigo title, this is a compelling place to dive in.