Ash and the Army of Darkness #5

Ash Williams sits enthroned atop a pile of defeated, grotesque deadites — chainsaw raised, shirt torn open, expression cool and unflinching — and the image says everything about where this series stands by issue five. Steve Niles and Dennis Calero bring a painterly, atmospheric darkness to this Dynamite run that feels perfectly matched to the horror-adventure tone fans love. If you've been following along, this cover alone makes a compelling case that the series has hit its stride.