L.A. Banks' Vampire Huntress: The Hidden Darkness #2

Based on L.A. Banks' beloved Vampire Huntress novel series, this second issue from Dynamite brings the supernatural action to vivid life on a stunning Brett Booth cover — a winged warrior woman, blade in hand, spreads great white angel wings above a muscular male fighter as they stand back-to-back against a horde of demonic creatures, from fanged beasts to a hulking blue demon, all set against a fiery, apocalyptic backdrop. The tension and scale on display make it immediately clear that "Book Two: Dust to Dust" isn't letting up for a moment, with writer Jess Ruffner and artist Greg Titus carrying the story forward and Rachelle Rosenberg's colors adding real heat and atmosphere throughout. Fans of urban fantasy with genuine bite will find this a compelling addition to Dynamite's 2010 lineup.