Fierce #1

From Dark Horse's Rocket Comics imprint comes Fierce #1, introducing a bald, powerfully built man striding forward out of a swirl of smoke — gold chain around his neck, a pistol in hand, and an intense gaze that makes the tagline "The FBI's most powerful weapon is the mind of one man" feel entirely earned. Jeremy and Robert Love bring this street-edged world to life, with Robert Love's art (inked by Jeff Wasson) giving the figure a commanding, weathered presence that practically leaps off the 2004 cover. If you're looking for a crime-tinged thriller with attitude to spare, this first issue sets the tone without hesitation.