Bleu(s) #[nn]

Will Argunas's Bleu(s) opens with a quietly affecting cover: a bearded man in a tan overcoat holds a small child close, the child clutching a vivid blue toy — a tender image of protection rendered in Argunas's bold, earthy linework. Published by Des ronds dans l'O in 2001, this French graphic work carries the weight of its title's double meaning right from the first glance, balancing warmth and bruise in equal measure. It's a compelling invitation into what promises to be an emotionally grounded story.