Elfen #6

The sixth volume of this Belgian-published fantasy series brings "De missie van de Blauwe Elfen" to life with a striking cover by Kyko Duarte — a blue-skinned elven figure seated in meditative stillness, clad in heavy fur robes and cradling an ornate object, with a white owl perched at her shoulder and a misty coastal landscape stretching out behind her. The cool, ethereal palette and intricate detail work make this 2015 entry feel genuinely atmospheric, hinting at a world where ancient magic and icy northern shores intersect. Jean-Luc Istin and Frank Vanzeer's story of the Blue Elves looks to be in very capable visual hands.