Elfen #1

A striking blue-skinned elven warrior dominates this 2014 Dutch-language opener from Daedalus, draped in a sweeping fur-trimmed cloak and armored corset, a gemstone gleaming at her belt as ancient stone monoliths and distant sailing ships loom behind her in a misty, golden-framed composition — all rendered with gorgeous detail by cover artist José Francisco Duarte. Written by Jean-Luc Istin, "Het Krystal van de Blauwe Elfen" promises a world of fantasy and elven mythology that feels both epic in scope and richly atmospheric. If this cover is any indication, Elfen is a series that takes its world-building seriously and wears it beautifully.