The Sandman Universe Special: Thessaly #1

Part of DC Black Label's Sandman Universe and billed as "A Pivotal Chapter of the Nightmare Country Saga," this 2023 special puts the ancient witch Thessaly front and center — and Reiko Murakami's cover makes a striking first impression. A serene yet unsettling Thessaly, round glasses framing her green eyes and a streak of blood marking her face, cradles the head of a young man whose brow bears a similar crimson trace, all set against a moody wash of deep purples and grey. Writer James Tynion IV and artist Maria Llovet bring their talents to this one-shot, making it an essential stop for anyone following the Nightmare Country story.