Strange Academy #5

The young sorcerers-in-training of Strange Academy wade through a dark, foreboding swamp on this moody cover by Humberto Ramos and colored by Edgar Delgado — a group of mismatched, uniformed students conjuring flames and magical light while a towering, blue-skinned figure looms ominously in the shadows behind them. The atmospheric scene perfectly captures the blend of wonder and danger that Skottie Young's series has made its signature, with a small glowing creature surfacing from the murky water adding just the right touch of the unexpected. If you've been following these students on their magical education, issue #5 promises the tension is very much still building.