Calamity Kate #[nn]

Calamity Kate strides front and center on this cover — a red-haired, freckled monster hunter in a purple jacket, sword raised and expression absolutely locked in — while massive, scaly creatures loom and writhe all around her. Corin Howell's linework gives the surrounding beasts an impressive sense of weight and menace, from the horned dragon looming over her shoulder to the snapping jaws at her feet, yet Kate holds the composition with complete confidence. With Valentina Pinto's colors lending everything a rich, slightly ominous warmth, this 2019 Dark Horse release looks like a terrifically fun read for anyone who enjoys their monster-slaying heroines with serious attitude.