Rat Queens #12

Rat Queens #12 delivers a vivid snapshot of the series' irreverent fantasy world, with Owen Gieni's cover art showing a group of armed, battle-worn characters — including a green-skinned orc wielding a massive axe and a red-haired companion brandishing a sword — perched together in the gnarled branches of a dark tree against a striking burnt-orange sky. The composition crackles with the camaraderie and barely-contained chaos that defines this crew, all leather, blades, and bandages. Kurtis J. Wiebe and Gieni bring their sharp sensibilities to this 2018 Image/Shadowline installment, with lettering by Ryan Ferrier rounding out the creative team.