Metal Gear Solid #3

IDW's Konami-official Metal Gear Solid #3 brings Ashley Wood's painterly brilliance to the fore, with a striking cover depicting a menacing armored figure — glowing red eye blazing — lunging forward with a blade in hand, rendered in moody blues and slashing brushwork that feels genuinely alive. Wood's loose, expressive style gives the metallic form a raw, kinetic energy that suits the franchise's "Tactical Espionage Action" tagline perfectly. With Kris Oprisko scripting and Wood handling linework, color, and inks throughout, this 2004 IDW series continues to be a compelling companion to one of gaming's most celebrated universes.