Abe Sapien: The Drowning and Other Stories #[nn]

Spinning out of the world of Hellboy, this Dark Horse collection puts Abe Sapien front and center — and the cover makes a strong case for why he commands his own spotlight. Sebastián Fiumara renders the amphibious BPRD agent with brooding intensity, his glowing blue eyes fixed forward as a glowing ceremonial dagger crackles with energy before him, surrounded by unsettling vignettes: ravens in darkness, a face-winged moth, an inscribed claw, and occult symbols that hint at the strange threats woven through these stories. With colors by Dave Stewart lending that signature Mignolaverse atmosphere, this handsome volume is a fine gateway into Abe's solo adventures.