Imperium #3

This Valiant trade collecting Imperium volume three brings Joshua Dysart's ambitious political thriller into sharp focus with "The Vine Imperative" story arc. Kano's striking cover art sets the tone beautifully — a composed, suited figure dominates the foreground while a hulking, monstrous alien presence looms large in the background, the bold red palette lending the whole image an atmosphere of barely contained menace. With art by Cafu and colors by Brian Reber bringing the interior pages to life, this is Valiant storytelling operating with real confidence and ambition.