Dungeon Quest #2

Joe Daly's Dungeon Quest: Book Two from Fantagraphics brings together a scrappy band of adventurers rendered in Daly's clean, deadpan black-and-white line work — an axe-wielding warrior, a heavily armored hulk, a robed figure, and an archer stand ready against a stark dark background. The cover's no-frills graphic design, all skull motifs and bold lettering, perfectly captures the series' knowing sense of humor about fantasy adventure tropes. A worthy addition to any shelf that appreciates thoughtful alternative comics with a roleplaying-game heart.