Spike: Shadow Puppets #1

Spike: Shadow Puppets kicks off with a cover that puts the bleach-blond vampire front and center, sword raised as a swarm of dark, shadowy puppet-like creatures closes in around him against a vibrant Asian cityscape. Franco Urru's linework crackles with energy, packing the image with swarming figures and neon-lit signage that sets an unmistakably exotic, high-stakes tone. With Brian Lynch scripting and a story titled "Once More With Felt," this 2007 IDW series promises a wild blend of action and wit that fans of the character will want from issue one.