Lucifer #2

The second issue of Vertigo's Lucifer series wastes no time establishing the book's unsettling atmosphere — Duncan Fegredo's cover painting depicts a figure in agonized, open-mouthed shock as a cascade of tarot cards tears through the air around them, one shard of card-light piercing straight through the head in a striking visual. Written by Mike Carey with interior art by Chris Weston and James Hodgkins, this 2000 Vertigo title pairs cosmic dread with a sharp visual wit that rewards a second look. The "Six Card Spread" storyline already has its hooks in deep, and this cover makes a compelling case for picking up the issue.