In 2021-2023, Cullen Bunn wrote a few dark series that I really enjoyed, including Basilisk at BOOM! and Book of Shadows at Valiant. His characters are tough, and his stories are both direct and complex, which is something he repeats in Red Zone. From the first issue, a lot was going on. The book has threats on multiple sides, and it leaves the reader knowing that things are going to get messier, but Crane is poised to handle it with cleverness and precision action.  

Edward and Angie’s game with the Masterminds has gotten seriously out of hand. A man has been killed, Edward and Angie almost drowned, and now Edward is injured and about to pass out as another round of the game starts.

Alias: Red Band #1 starts with a great cover by David Mack. The complexity of the character is established with two striking views of Jessica Jones encapsulated by layers of symbols, shapes, and text.