Halcyon #4

A dark, armored figure rises from churning flames with fists raised and fangs bared, the entire Earth looming behind him like a trophy — it's a cover that instantly signals something has gone very wrong in this superhero world. Halcyon #4 from Image Comics continues Marc Guggenheim, Tara Butters, Ryan Bodenheim, and Mark Englert's 2011 series exploring what happens when peace breaks out… and then, perhaps, doesn't last. Bodenheim's detailed linework and Englert's fiery color palette make this one of the series' most visually striking covers yet.