Caen #2

From the storied streets of Normandy to the smoke-filled battlefields of the 20th century, this second volume spans centuries of Caen's rich and turbulent history. The cover is a striking visual summary of that sweep: a regal Renaissance-era figure in an elaborate ruffled collar dominates the foreground — François de Malherbe himself — while behind him the gothic towers of Caen's famous abbeys rise against a dramatic sky, and WWII soldiers press forward through fire and chaos below. Éditions Petit à Petit deliver a compelling bande dessinée tribute to one of France's most historically layered cities, and this 2019 volume makes for a genuinely absorbing read for history enthusiasts and comics fans alike.