Diane de Grand Lieu #1

This adult bandes dessinées album from Éditions Rebecca Rils opens Kovacq's Diane de Grand Lieu series with a cover that immediately signals its mature, dramatic tone. The image presents a voluptuous blonde woman — Diane herself — arms raised and partially bound by chains, her expression defiant, while a dark cloaked figure looms behind her wielding a dagger. Kovacq's lush, detailed linework and rich contrast between the jet-black background and the vibrant figures make this 2008 Tome 1 a striking introduction to what promises to be an adventurous and sensual series.