The Sandman Presents: Deadboy Detectives #2

Dave McKean's brooding cover sets the mood perfectly for this second chapter of "The Secret of Immortality" — a shadowy, large figure dominates the foreground in deep amber and rust tones, while a young boy in school uniform stands apart in the background, lending the whole image an eerie, melancholy atmosphere. Ed Brubaker's writing paired with Bryan Talbot and Steve Leialoha's interiors makes this Vertigo miniseries a compelling corner of the Sandman universe. Part two of four, this 2001 issue keeps the supernatural mystery rolling for mature readers who appreciate their ghost stories thoughtful and a little unsettling.