Artifacts #22

A brooding figure in black looms over a fallen, pale form bathed in crimson — the cover of Artifacts #22 sets a visceral, unsettling tone as the "Blood Rites" arc kicks off under the Top Cow Rebirth banner. Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic bring their signature blend of dark mythology and striking visuals to this opening chapter, with ghostly, anguished faces bleeding into the blood-red background adding layers of dread to the composition. If you've been following the Top Cow Universe in 2012, this is exactly the kind of haunting, atmospheric entry point that makes this series so compelling.