Brody's Ghost #2

Mark Crilley's manga-influenced series continues with this second volume, its cover presenting a vivid trio: a battle-scarred young man gripping a studded weapon handle stands front and center, flanked by the translucent white figure of a ghostly young woman and a glowing spectral samurai warrior clutching a sword — all set against a crumbling, rust-toned cityscape. The contrast between Brody's solid, weary presence and the ethereal spirits surrounding him captures the series' blend of urban grit and supernatural intrigue perfectly. At $6.99, this 2011 Dark Horse release delivers Crilley's distinctive linework and a world where the living and the dead share some very complicated business.