Canto #4

The tiny, clock-faced hero Canto — red cape flowing, sword in hand — faces down two towering threats on this striking cover from Drew Zucker: a massive, horned beast looming directly before him and the enormous stone visage of a dark giant filling the background with glowering, golden eyes. The sheer scale contrast between the small but determined Canto and these overwhelming adversaries makes the image quietly electrifying. With David M. Booher writing and Vittorio Astone's earthy, moody colors setting the tone, this 2019 IDW series continues to deliver an adventurous fairy-tale aesthetic with real emotional weight.