Cerebus #73

This April 1985 issue from Aardvark-Vanaheim presents a wonderfully composed oval mirror framing an intimate moment — the aardvark Cerebus nestled close to a pink-haired woman, while an older, white-haired figure and a spear cutting dramatically across the reflection add an air of tension to the scene. The richly patterned background of gold and grey gives the cover an almost tapestry-like elegance, with Dave Sim and Gerhard's combined pencils and inks demonstrating the meticulous craft that made this long-running independent series so distinctive. "Fascination & Fruition" promises exactly the blend of intrigue and character drama that defines this era of Cerebus's ongoing story.