Curse of the Chosen #1

Alexis Deacon's Curse of the Chosen Volume 1 collects two stories — "A Matter of Life and Death" and "A Game Without Rules" — and the cover alone sets a wonderfully ominous tone: a young girl in a blue cloak clutches a bow while a caped swordsman stands back-to-back with her, both braced against a swirling crowd of ghostly, unsettling faces that press in from all sides. Looming above them is a pale, winged figure with a cold, commanding gaze that leaves little doubt who is pulling the strings. Deacon's artwork strikes a striking balance between storybook warmth and genuine dread, making this 2022 Flying Eye Books release an inviting entry point for readers who like their fantasy with a sharp edge.