Steampunk #8

Two figures locked in a tense, intimate embrace dominate this striking monochromatic cover — a heavily armored man cradles a dark-haired woman adorned in intricate chains and form-fitting mechanical detail, both rendered with the rich, gothic linework that Chris Bachalo and Richard Friend bring to Steampunk. The bold "CLIFFHANGER!" banner at the top promises the story inside lives up to its name, as this third chapter of "Mechanica Sundown" reaches its "Masques" installment. Joe Kelly's run on this WildStorm series continues to blend Victorian invention with visceral drama, and this cover is a compelling invitation to see where the tension leads.