Wizard Ace Edition #22: Darkchylde (Vol. 1) #1

Randy Queen's Darkchylde launched in 1998 as a single, oversized issue co-published by Image Comics and Wizard magazine. The series introduces Ariel Chylde, a teenage girl whose dark dreams manifest into a terrifying alter ego, blending horror and fantasy with Queen's distinctive, hyper-detailed art. This debut issue stands as the sole installment of the first volume, establishing a cult-favorite character and a bold, visually striking take on supernatural teen angst.