Lobster Johnson: Get the Lobster #1

Lobster Johnson strides atop a roaring locomotive wreathed in orange fire and smoke, pistol in hand, his goggled mask and skull-emblazoned chest plate making him an unmistakable figure against the ornate arch of what appears to be a grand garden venue. Tonči Zonjić's cover art — brought to vivid life by Dave Stewart's colors — perfectly captures the pulpy, noir-drenched atmosphere that makes this vigilante such a compelling character. Part one of a five-issue arc, this 2014 Dark Horse series from Mike Mignola and John Arcudi is a fine starting point for anyone who loves shadowy heroes, period action, and that distinctive Hellboy universe flavor.