The Darkstars #35

The cover of The Darkstars #35 sets an unmistakably sinister, opulent mood — a grinning, glowing-eyed figure in a half-open jacket lounges amid heaps of gold treasure, clutching an ornate skull-topped chalice, while a blue-skinned alien woman adorned in elaborate golden jewelry poses at his side. The banner "Welcome to the Pleasure Dome!" frames the scene perfectly, hinting at a world of dangerous luxury and morally dubious hospitality. Cover art by Mike Collins and Ken Branch gives the whole thing a lush, painted-panel richness that makes this October 1995 issue a compelling pick-up for fans of the series.