Die Abenteuer von Jacques Gibrat #[1]

Set against a sun-drenched Parisian streetscape, this handsome hardcover opens Jacques Gibrat's adventures with a stylish cover depicting a sharp-dressed young man alongside a vintage red car — instantly evoking the charm and tension of mid-century European thriller storytelling. The bold title Die Bande der Weinhändler and the lively street scene, complete with period shop fronts and café culture details, promise exactly the kind of continental intrigue Salleck Publications does so well. At 29 EUR, this 2011 album is a fine entry point into what looks to be a thoroughly engaging series.