Cerebus #242

The eleventh chapter of "Going Home" arrives with one of the most quietly striking covers in Cerebus's long run — a serene photograph-like painting by Gerhard of a twilight lake, its glassy surface mirroring a softly lit sky of peach and deep blue, with silhouetted treelines and hills framing the scene. There's not a character in sight, just an atmosphere of stillness and reflection that feels genuinely poetic for a series known for its ambition. Dave Sim and Gerhard's ongoing collaboration continues here in 1999, and this contemplative cover suggests the story inside has plenty on its mind.