The Wicked + The Divine #29

A fur-draped figure with pale hair, pointed ears, fang-tooth jewelry, and a knowing smile commands the foreground of this striking 2017 Image cover, her outstretched hand radiating cool confidence — while behind her, a reversed title floats against a blazing orange portal filled with the snarling visage of a monstrous creature. The contrast between her composed elegance and that roiling infernal force behind her sets a tension that feels very much at home in Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's mythology-drenched series. Issue #29 of The Wicked + The Divine carries that signature blend of glamour and dread that has made this collaboration one of the more distinctive comics of the decade.