Help with book cover review please!

Greetings, fellow adventurers! I am trying to update the front book cover for "The Planet Fortht: Enslaving Freedom.” again!

Below are a few ideas. None of them are final but I am keen on feedback on which direction I should keep exploring.

Please review and let me know which you prefer in the comments (#1 - #9):

Current Cover:

#1

Cover designed by my friend Jay:

#2

Me wanting to emphasize “Enslaving Freedom” over “Fortht”:

#3

 Another attempt at “Enslaving Freedom”:

#4

 Another attempt at “Enslaving Freedom”:

#5

 Another attempt at “Enslaving Freedom”:

#6

Moving away from Jay’s concept:

#7

Another Concept:

#8

Another Concept:

#9

    So which is better #1 or #2 or #3 or #4 or #5 or #6 or #7 or #8 or #9?  

    Please leave a comment.