Beasts! #1

The cover of this 2006 Fantagraphics anthology says it all — a colossal green creature looms over a crowd of tiny, scrambling human figures, dwarfed completely by its massive form as they flee in every direction. The scale and earthy, limited palette of deep greens, golds, and blues give the image a woodblock-print grandeur that feels both ancient and urgent. Beasts! Book One promises a rich collection of creature-focused comics, and this striking opener sets the tone beautifully.