Ténèbres #2

The cover of Ténèbres #2 makes an immediate impression: artist Iko fills the frame with a vast, surging army of warriors on horseback and on foot, spears and banners bristling against a dust-choked sky, while a determined blond warrior rides front and center — commanding the eye and projecting fierce authority. Behind the cavalry, something massive and ominous looms under a canopy, hinting at darker forces driving this horde forward. Subtitled "Tifenn," this 2010 Soleil release showcases Iko's densely detailed linework and rich coloring at their most impressive, promising an epic of war and shadow.