Star Trek #8

Spock takes center stage on this 2014 IDW collection, rendered in striking detail with phaser raised and an array of luminous alien symbols swirling beside him — while five mysterious, shrouded figures stand silhouetted on a rocky surface below. The composition builds a compelling sense of tension between Spock's cool, analytical presence and whatever enigmatic threat those cloaked forms represent. At $19.99, Star Trek Volume 8 offers a satisfying chunk of the ongoing adventures set in the Kelvin timeline.