Halo: Blood Line #3

Halo: Blood Line #3 (2010) delivers a tense, high-stakes escalation as Black-3 and Black-4 push deeper into Installation 1-4 alongside their uneasy Covenant allies. Written by Fred Van Lente and brought to life by Francis Portela’s sharp pencils and inks, with vibrant colors by Ulises Arreola, the issue takes a sharp turn when the Monitor disrupts Iona’s program—manipulating Black-4 into turning on Black-2 before launching a devastating assault to erase her work. The cover by Francis Portela captures the moment’s intensity, making this a standout entry in the series.