Dead@17 #3

The third chapter of "Afterbirth" arrives with a cover by Josh Howard that says everything you need to know about the series' tone: a determined young woman, splattered with blood and fists raised, stares down whatever's coming with fierce resolve against a stark white background. Howard's bold red-and-black palette turns the blood spatter into something almost graphic-design striking, giving the whole image a raw, stylish energy. If you've been following Dead@17: Afterbirth, this 2009 Image issue makes a compelling case for sticking around.