Bjorn le Morphir #5

The fifth volume of Thomas Lavachery and Thomas Gilbert's fantasy series finds young Bjorn at the heart of an epic clash — the subtitle Le Choc des Armées ("The Clash of Armies") says it all. The cover places the blond hero front and center, battle-axe raised, as a massive horde of monstrous, horned creatures surges from below while armored warriors — including a hulking troll-like figure — loom behind him. It's a vivid, kinetic image that makes this 2016 Rue de Sèvres album feel like a genuine turning point for the series.