Buffy the Vampire Slayer #24

Buffy finds herself in serious trouble on this cover by Jeff Matsuda and Jon Sibal, caught in the grip of two massive, monstrous creatures amid a tangle of shadowy trees — yet her expression radiates fierce defiance rather than fear. Part four of "The Blood of Carthage" promises the kind of escalating supernatural stakes that made this Dark Horse run such a treat for fans of the TV series. With Christopher Golden scripting and Cliff Richards among the interior artists, this 2000 issue delivers polished Slayer action that holds up beautifully.