The Sons of Liberty #1

Two imposing, glowing-eyed figures in colonial-era tricorn hats and cloaks stride forward against a deep violet sky, flanked by the silhouettes of armed soldiers — it's a striking image that blends Revolutionary War atmosphere with something unmistakably supernatural. Alexander Lagos and Joseph Lagos craft the concept behind this 2010 Random House graphic novel, with Steve Walker's art and Oren Kramek's moody color work giving the colonial setting a dramatically charged edge. If you're drawn to American history reimagined with a darker, more mysterious energy, The Sons of Liberty looks like a compelling place to start.