BlackStone #2

A cloaked figure raises his hands as a breathtaking cascade of golden doves erupts around him amid towering classical columns — it's a cover that radiates mystery and theatrical wonder in equal measure. Writer Corbeyran and artist Chabbert bring their "New York" chapter of BlackStone to life with this richly atmospheric image, rendered in warm amber and shadow that feels more like a painting than a comic page. If this 2013 Glénat release is any indication, the series has a real gift for making magic feel genuinely awe-inspiring.