Silhouetted figures battle in a burning, ruined 17th-century gothic city, with a prominent spire. Dark, dramatic art style.

An evocative, action-posed image in the distinctive style of Mike Mignola. The scene captures the immediate aftermath of a grand, destructive event in a 17th-century European capital. Dense, oppressive smoke billows from unseen ruins, partially obscuring a fractured cityscape dominated by the silhouetted, damaged spire of a great gothic abbey. In the foreground, a small group of grim-faced figures is locked in a desperate, dynamic struggle. One figure, representing order, wields a long, imposing pike, their silhouette stark against the smoke, clearly in a defensive yet determined stance. Facing them, a more agile, shadowy figure, cloaked and hooded, lunges with a gleaming, curved blade, their form emphasizing stealth and cunning. Another figure, perhaps a musketeer, stands ready in the background, weapon aimed into the swirling haze, its form emphasized by dramatic backlighting. The color palette should be limited and muted, dominated by deep charcoals, somber blues, burnt oranges, and stark contrasts of light and shadow, characteristic of Mignola's work. Focus on strong, thick lines and minimal detail, letting the mood and silhouette tell the story of conflict and desperation amidst widespread ruin. No explicit gore or open flames, but the impression of immense, recent destruction and political upheaval should be palpable See more