Algernon Woodcock #1

Part of the "Terres de Légendes" collection from Delcourt, this 2005 Franco-Belgian album introduces Algernon Woodcock — a stout, weathered gentleman in a tall top hat, a magpie perched boldly atop it, set against a misty, rocky coastal landscape. The pairing of the eccentric figure and his striking black-and-white bird companion gives the cover an atmosphere that is equal parts whimsical and mysterious. Guillaume Sorel's painterly linework brings both character and creature to life with remarkable warmth, making this first volume, subtitled "Verbotener Blick," an immediately compelling entry in the series.