Gen 13 #34

A sun-drenched beach setting frames this October 1998 issue of Gen 13, with two young women at center — one short-haired and pink-and-purple-highlighted, looking distressed with a hand pressed to her forehead, the other long dark-haired and coolly composed in a green top, holding a small bottle and steadying her companion. Cover pencils by Gary Frank and inks by Cam Smith give the scene a grounded, naturalistic energy that suits the "Overture" story title perfectly — something is clearly about to begin. With Arcudi writing and Frank on interior art, this issue promises the kind of character-driven tension the series does so well.