Scarlett #2

The cover of Scarlett #2 says everything you need to know about this series' tone: a sharp-eyed woman with auburn hair stares dead ahead, a gleaming sword held vertically before her face, its blade and ornate guard bisecting her intense gaze with quiet menace. Kelly Thompson, Marco Ferrari, and Lee Loughridge bring a sleek, confident energy to this Image title, and Ferrari's close-up composition — all controlled tension and cool green-and-pink palette — makes it clear this character is someone you don't want on your bad side. A stylish second issue that rewards readers looking for action with a strong visual sensibility.