Spawn #291

Francesco Mattina's painted cover for Spawn #291 is a genuinely striking piece — the Hellspawn stands wreathed in his tattered red cape and binding chains, cradling a glowing green orb of necroplasmic energy while rats and goblin-like creatures lurk in the shadows around him. A shaft of otherworldly light breaks through the darkness behind him, casting the whole scene in an eerie, cathedral-like atmosphere. For fans of moody, painterly superhero art, this 2018 Image issue is a fine addition to any Spawn run.