Dwergen #5

The fifth volume of Daedalus's Dutch-language fantasy series Dwergen arrives in 2018 with a striking cover by Nicolas Demare — a braided, armor-clad young warrior woman stands resolute atop a massive, snarling troll-like creature, shield in hand and mountains sweeping dramatically behind her. The subtitle "Tiss van het schild" (Tiss of the Shield) tells you exactly whose story this is, and Demare's detailed, painterly linework makes her feel every bit the formidable protagonist she appears to be. With Nicolas Jarry and Dieter Van Tilburgh crafting the tale, this is fantasy comics with genuine visual ambition.