Low Orbit Anthology #1

Two figures drift weightlessly through a sparse, otherworldly space on this striking Image anthology cover — one wielding what appears to be a blade, both caught in a sense of freefall that immediately sets a tone of quiet tension. Low Orbit Anthology #1 collects what promises to be a diverse range of science fiction and genre storytelling under one roof, making that $6.99 cover price an appealing proposition for readers hungry for something a little different in 2007. The clean, airy design with its soft planetary shapes gives the whole package a distinctly artistic sensibility that stands apart from the superhero-dominated shelf.