Banished Knights #2

The cover of this 2002 Image series entry from the Warlands universe immediately commands attention: a battle-hardened warrior strides forward, curved blade in hand and bandaged fists raised, while a massive shadowy beast looms behind him with glowing eyes and an outstretched claw. The stark white background throws every detail into sharp relief, making the blood-spattered calligraphy at the bottom feel all the more ominous. Cover pencils by Alvin Lee and inks by Ramil Sunga give the whole composition a bold, anime-influenced energy that fits perfectly within the Banished Knights world.