The Crusades #10

In *The Crusades* #10 (2002), the Russian mob’s assault on the Pope’s compound escalates into a brutal clash with the enigmatic fake Knight, whose true motives remain shrouded in mystery. As Venus tracks down a blind girl imprisoned by the Knight at the Presidio, she’s thrust into a personal storm when she discovers Anton with Christine Steele—leaving her torn between loyalty and betrayal. Written by Steven T. Seagle and illustrated by Kelley Jones, with inks by Ron Randall, colors by Daniel Vozzo, and letters by Comic Craft, the issue’s cover by Mark Chiarello captures the tension in stark, haunting detail.