De meesters van de gerst #1

Set against a striking red background, this opening volume of De Meesters van de Gerst introduces us to three figures who feel rooted in mid-nineteenth-century rural life: a standing man gripping a spade, a young man seated at center, and a dark-haired woman dressed in period attire. Writer Jean Van Hamme and artist Francis Vallès launch what promises to be a richly human saga with this 1992 Glénat album, subtitled "Charles, 1854" — a title that immediately anchors the story in a specific time and person. Vallès's clean, expressive linework gives each character a distinct presence, making this a compelling entry point into what looks like an ambitious historical series.