Dierenriem #1

A brooding figure in a winter coat and hat stands against a snow-dusted red brick wall, the circular symbol of the Ram looming as a ghostly emblem behind him — Thomas Ehretsmann's photorealistic cover sets a cool, atmospheric tone for this 2013 Belgian series opener. Dierenriem — "De uitdaging van de Ram" — launches with writer Corbeyran and artist Sébastien Göethals bringing a zodiac-tinged thriller to life, with colors by Yago Garcia Rodriguez adding rich, moody depth to the interiors. If you enjoy European genre storytelling with a cinematic sensibility, this first chapter looks like a compelling place to start.