421 - L'Intégrale #3

This third omnibus volume of Maltaite and Desberg's spy thriller 421 brings together another generous helping of the series' signature blend of danger and intrigue, all wrapped in a cover that perfectly captures its cool, noir-tinged atmosphere. A poised woman in a purple dress sits in an ornate wicker chair on a weathered veranda, coolly composed while behind her a blond operative holds a pistol at the ready — a rusted Chevrolet truck visible through the window amid tropical foliage. Dupuis continues to do the series justice with this handsome 2022 collection, an ideal way to read or revisit Maltaite's sleek linework alongside Desberg's tightly crafted storytelling.