Dead@17 #2

The second chapter of "Afterbirth" arrives with a striking Image Comics cover by Josh Howard, spotlighting a sharp-eyed young woman in a black jacket and studded belt, her defiant gaze and bold graphic tee giving her an unmistakable edge. Howard's clean linework and moody purple-tinged background lend the image a cool, stylish atmosphere that fits perfectly within Dead@17's blend of teen attitude and supernatural tension. If you've been following this 2009 series, this issue keeps the visual energy exactly where it needs to be.