Rex Mundi #0

From Image Comics in 2002, Rex Mundi #0 sets a brooding, mysterious tone with a cover — penciled and inked by Eric J, colored by Jeromy Cox — that layers a stern, dark-haired man in clerical dress against an ancient scroll, an aged bearded figure bowed over text in a foreign script, and a torchlit stone archway where shadowy figures lurk in the depths. The title itself, meaning "King of the World," hints at weighty, conspiratorial ambitions, and the composition's dim palette and medieval atmosphere make it clear this series from writer Arvid Nelson and artist Eric Johnson is reaching for something grander than a typical adventure. A compelling entry point for readers drawn to historical mystery and secrets buried beneath the surface.