New Mutants #20

A massive, grinning bald figure looms at the top of the cover — red-lensed glasses gleaming, oversized hands reaching forward as if to snatch — while a dark-haired young woman stands her ground below, blades drawn, defiant in the face of an obvious threat. Martin Simmonds frames the confrontation beautifully against a bold red arrow shape, giving the whole composition a tense, almost predatory energy that suits a chapter titled "Secrets & Lies" perfectly. With Vita Ayala writing and Alex Lins and Matt Milla bringing the interiors to life, this 2021 installment of New Mutants looks like a compelling mix of danger and resilience.