Vampirella #31

Dynamite's Vampirella #31 puts its heroine front and center in a visceral, atmospheric painting by Lucio Parrillo — Vampirella clutches a dripping, freshly torn heart in one blood-soaked hand while dark, clawed creatures writhe and grasp at her from below against a stormy, moonlit sky. Parrillo's painted style gives the image a cinematic weight, all rich shadows and deep purples that make the red of Vampirella's iconic costume practically smolder. It's a striking 2013 entry in Dynamite's long-running series, and this cover alone makes a compelling case for picking it up.