Empty Zone #9

Empty Zone #9 from Image delivers the series' signature atmosphere in full force — a shadowy, feather-clad figure emerges in profile against a stark white background, surrounded by vivid crimson blood spatter that feels both visceral and painterly. The muted, ink-wash aesthetic by Alexander, Savage, and NCT gives the cover an unsettling beauty that perfectly captures the series' dark, cyberpunk-tinged mood. If you've been following this 2016 Image run, this ninth installment looks like it continues to push the series into increasingly intense territory.