Star Wars: Darth Maul - Black, White & Red #1

The bold, painterly cover by Alex Maleev says it all: Darth Maul's snarling, horned visage looms enormous against a wash of crimson, while a smaller figure of Maul below wields his double-bladed lightsaber in a combat stance — the same villain rendered at two scales, radiating menace from every brushstroke. This anthology-style series strips the Sith assassin down to black, white, and red, a palette that suits him perfectly, kicking off with "Ghost Ship" from writer Benjamin Percy and artist Stefano Raffaele with colors by Raúl Angulo. If you've ever wanted Star Wars told with the stark, moody atmosphere of noir pulp, this first issue makes a genuinely compelling case.