House of Night #2

The second issue of Dark Horse's adaptation of P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast's beloved series arrives with a quietly spellbinding cover by Jenny Frison, depicting a young woman adorned with delicate crescent markings on her forehead, her hands raised as swirling Celtic knotwork and ethereal, ghostly figures seem to emanate around her. The two luminous spirit-like forms flanking her — one masculine, one with flowing auburn hair — give the composition a sense of mystical tension that feels both intimate and otherworldly. With Joëlle Jones and Joshua Covey bringing the interior pages to life, this is a beautifully crafted entry in one of 2011's most atmospheric vampire fantasy comics.