The Army of Darkness: 1979 #1

Dynamite takes Ash Williams back to the late '70s with this gritty series opener, setting demon-fighting horror squarely against a New York City backdrop — note the "I ♥ NY" button on the ground as a blood-soaked Ash throws himself into brutal close-quarters combat with two grotesque, fang-filled deadites looming around him. Jason Shawn Alexander's cover work is visceral and painterly, all moody shadows and arterial reds that give the scene a raw, cinematic intensity. If you've ever wondered what chainsaw-adjacent chaos looks like transplanted into the era of disco and urban grime, this issue's cover alone makes a compelling case.