Solomon Kane #1

Marvel's six-issue limited series kicks off with this king-size first issue, and Bret Blevins's cover sets a gripping tone immediately: a bare-chested, sword-wielding warrior locks blades in fierce close-quarters combat with a cloaked, bearded opponent, while a snarling great ape looms menacingly from the shadows behind them. The tension and raw physicality Blevins captures — both in line and ink — make this opener feel genuinely charged. Robert E. Howard fans and sword-and-sorcery enthusiasts will find plenty to draw them into "Red Shadows.