Clive Barker's Hellraiser #1

Clive Barker's Hellraiser #1 (1989) kicks off with "The Canons of Pain," a chilling tale written by Jan Strnad and brought to life with haunting detail by Bernie Wrightson, whose pencils and inks define the series' grim aesthetic. When Maureen, trying to secure her home, is drugged and taken by Brian, she finds herself at the mercy of a ritual meant for Stapleface—but not all traps are meant to be followed. The cover, by John Bolton, captures the dread with a stark, unsettling image.