Klarion #3

Part of DC's New 52 initiative, Klarion #3 (2015) turns up the supernatural heat with a cover by Felipe Smith that crackles with vivid, pop-art energy. A fierce, glowing-eyed woman — the menacing Zell, as the "Wrath of Zell!" banner declares — grips a blue-skinned, wide-eyed figure in a look of absolute dread, the composition radiating pure confrontation. Ann Nocenti and artist Trevor McCarthy bring their "The Swarm Abides" chapter to life with a creative team that clearly delights in the weird, wild corners of the DC universe.