The Other History of the DC Universe #4

Book Four of John Ridley's acclaimed DC Black Label series turns its lens on Renee Montoya, and the cover — penciled and inked by Giuseppe Camuncoli — sets a striking, atmospheric tone: a figure rendered in fragmented black armor stands with their back to the viewer, long dark-red hair cascading down as white smoke swirls around them, a bold red X marking the jacket. It's a brooding, painterly image that feels both personal and defiant, perfectly framing a story spanning 1992 to 2007. Colorist José Villarrubia's muted palette of ash, crimson, and shadow gives the whole cover an introspective weight that makes this $6.99 issue feel genuinely essential.