John Constantine: Hellblazer #2

Part two of "A Green and Pleasant Land" finds John Constantine in characteristically grim company — John Paul Leon's cover renders his weathered face in brooding close-up while a grotesque, golden demonic figure crouches above him, clutching what appears to be a vessel or bowl, its corrupted form a stark contrast to Constantine's weary, all-too-human expression. The moody palette of amber, shadow, and ink-spatter perfectly suits this DC Black Label Sandman Universe series, where writer Simon Spurrier and artist Aaron Campbell are exploring the darker corners of British occult noir. If you're following Constantine's latest troubles in 2020, this issue's cover alone makes a compelling case for staying on board.