Angel #42

Angel #42 from IDW brings a striking cover by Jenny Frison that pairs the brooding, dark-clad Angel with a blue-haired, red-suited woman who holds a blade at the ready — her form notably entwined with tentacles, hinting at something supernatural in the mix. The two figures stand back-to-back, projecting an uneasy alliance against a swirling amber background that practically pulses with tension. With David Tischman and Mariah Huehner writing and Elena Casagrande on art, this 2011 chapter of the long-running series looks like a genuinely compelling read for fans of the Buffyverse.