Black Crown Quarterly #2

IDW's Black Crown Quarterly #2 (Winter 2018) delivers its promised "compendium of comics, culture & cool" with a cover that oozes punk-romantic energy — two tattooed young people share a close moment amid a clutter of skateboards, a crushed beer can, checkered sneakers, and what appears to be a wide-eyed goat peering up from below. The rainbow wristband, studded bracelet, and spray of freckles are all lovingly rendered details that capture the imprint's distinctly alt, counter-culture spirit. At $6.99, this anthology package positions itself as a substantial dive into the Black Crown universe's offbeat, irreverent sensibility.