Kick-Ass vs Hit-Girl #3

The tension is palpable in this third chapter of Image's 2021 miniseries, with a cover by John Romita Jr. that frames Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl crouching on opposite sides of a crumbling stone pillar in a dark, flooded underground setting — each armed and clearly ready for confrontation. Kick-Ass grips a pair of batons while Hit-Girl holds her signature swords, their masked faces locked in wary, determined expressions that make the "vs" in the title feel very real. Steve Niles and Marcelo Frusin bring their gritty sensibilities to this showdown, and if this moody, atmospheric cover is any indication, issue #3 keeps the stakes running high.