Fence #4

Four young fencers in crisp white uniforms dominate this cover by Johanna the Mad — a tense, watchful group where épées are gripped and gazes cut sideways with quiet rivalry. C.S. Pacat's Fence continues to capture the electric atmosphere of competitive fencing, and this 2018 BOOM! Box issue feels charged with the unspoken pressures of teammates who may not entirely trust each other. Joana Lafuente's colors keep everything cool and clean, letting the characters' body language do all the dramatic work.