The Cape

In 2012, IDW launched The Cape, a single-issue comic that distills a dark, self-contained story into a tight, atmospheric thriller. The series, associated with writer Joe Hill and artist Zach Howard, explores the corrupting power of a mysterious cape that grants flight but amplifies its wearer's darkest impulses. This debut issue matters as a taut, standalone entry that showcases Hill's knack for horror-tinged superhero deconstruction.