Monstress #34

Sana Takeda's intricate cover for Monstress #34 draws three figures into a breathtaking tableau of dark splendor — a winged woman clutching a skull, a stern warrior wielding a staff, and a wide-eyed young blonde peeking out from amid a mass of writhing black tentacles and ornate, mandala-like patterns. The luminous archway behind them and the tangle of otherworldly tendrils surrounding the group perfectly capture the lush, haunting atmosphere Marjorie Liu and Takeda have built throughout this series. If you've been following this award-winning saga of beauty and dread, issue #34 is another stunning chapter to add to your collection.