Artesia Afield #5

In "Becomes a Wolf," Artesia faces a critical moment as she splits her forces—sending cavalry to destroy the Thessid-Golan boat bridge while leading her infantry to defend her camp from the Grand Duke’s advance. Amid the chaos, she’s haunted by unsettling visions of the High King’s defeat in the south and the looming threat of the Isliklid king striking her position. Written and illustrated by Mark Smylie, this issue showcases his full creative hand, from pencils to inks, colors, and letters, with a cover by Smylie that captures the story’s tense, foreboding mood.