The Vain #3

In The Vain #3, writer Eliot Rahal and artist Emily Pearson dive into a tense, atmospheric tale set in post-WW2 Cuba, where the Blood Bandits—former soldiers with a mysterious past—navigate a dangerous alliance with the local mafia. With the Nazi gold they stole as leverage, they’re trying to secure a steady supply of blood, but trust is as thin as the island’s heat. The story unfolds with sharp pacing and vivid visuals, all rendered in Pearson’s distinctive style, with color by Fred C. Stresing and Macy Kahn. The cover by Emily Pearson captures the issue’s eerie, high-stakes mood.