Aphrodite IX #9

Stjepan Šejić's cover for this 2014 Top Cow/Image series puts Aphrodite IX in a striking position of vulnerability and defiance — chained to a massive X-shaped cross, clad in a torn white garment, her expression fierce despite her restraint. Looming in the fiery background is the imposing silhouette of a horned beast, raising the tension considerably. With Matt Hawkins writing and Šejić handling full art duties, issue #9 promises the blend of sci-fi mythology and gorgeous visuals that defines this series.