Aquaman: Andromeda #1

Christian Ward's artwork sets an immediately arresting tone for this DC Black Label series — Aquaman stands at the center of a swirling cosmic void, his torso enveloped in vivid, coral-like organic growths of purple, orange, and blue, while dark tendrils curl up from below and he grips a gnarled trident-staff with quiet authority. Ram V and Ward unite for Aquaman: Andromeda, and this opening chapter promises something deeper and stranger than a typical undersea adventure. If you're curious where mature, visually daring superhero storytelling was heading in 2022, this first book is a compelling place to start.