The Massive #17

Two opposing forces dominate this striking split cover by J. P. Leon — on top, a weathered, tattooed bald man leads a hard-eyed crew in what feels like an unmistakable confrontation, while below, a team in red survival gear bearing "Ninth Wave" insignia stands equally resolute inside what appears to be a vessel's interior. Brian Wood, Garry Brown, and colorist Jordie Bellaire bring readers the second chapter of the three-part "Longship: Stormbreak" arc, promising escalating tension on the high seas. If you've been following The Massive, this 2013 Dark Horse installment looks set to deliver exactly the grim, grounded drama the series does so well.