Prophet #21

Prophet sits strapped into what looks like a survival pod or ejection seat, his orange combat suit bristling with gear as cables and ropes surround him in a tense, coiled composition — Marian Churchland's cover art gives the character a raw, almost painterly weight that feels genuinely fresh. Billed as the "first issue in a bold new era for Extreme!," this 2012 Image relaunch brings Brandon Graham, Simon Roy, and colorist Richard Ballermann together for what the cover promises is something distinctly its own. If you've been curious about Prophet, this is exactly the place to start.