Cerebus #218

Part 18 of the "Guys" arc brings this wonderfully moody cover by Dave Sim and Gerhard — a bulbous, bug-eyed figure in dark formal attire sits at a checkered table, clutching a glass and leaning toward a lit candle with an unsettling grin, while stained-glass windows and dimly lit café tables set a peculiarly intimate atmosphere behind him. The rendering showcases the duo's remarkable detail work, from the flickering candlelight to the small cluster of blue flowers on the table. Aardvark-Vanaheim's long-running series continues to deliver singular, character-driven storytelling wrapped in art that rewards a long, careful look.