As we’re in the midst of the publishing cycle, take a look back at some of the best imagery from last year’s features. As you await the Buyer’s Guide (maybe you have it already), there is no reason we can’t look at Volume 12 and salute its imagery. These 10 photos were all a part of bigger features, and while they aren’t in the Epics section, they are epic in their own right.

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