Hellblazer #27

This March 1990 issue of John Constantine: Hellblazer brings together Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean for "Hold Me," a pairing that gives the series a distinctly atmospheric, painterly feel. McKean's cover — a ghostly blue face suspended within a heart-shaped form, set against brooding, shadowy figures — is quietly unsettling in the best possible way, radiating both longing and dread. If you've ever wanted to see what Hellblazer looks like filtered through a fine-art sensibility, issue #27 makes a compelling case.