Battle Chasers #2

Battle Chasers #2 arrives in 1998 with a cover by Joe Madureira (inked by Tom McWeeney) that immediately establishes the series' distinct blend of fantasy and anime-influenced action. The composition pulls together three striking figures: a wide-eyed blonde young girl clutching a glowing red artifact in the foreground, a gruff white-bearded warrior armed with a sword and pistol looming behind her, and a brooding dark-haired fighter with his back turned — all set against the shadow of a massive, red-eyed mechanical or monstrous presence overhead. It's a compelling ensemble portrait that makes a strong case for this early Image/Cliffhanger series as one of the more visually ambitious books of its era.