Fantomet #4/2009

In "Gamle synder," Kate Sommerset, haunted by her past, makes a solemn decision to seek refuge in a convent—only to be drawn back into the shadows when she joins forces with the 18th Fantomet in a daring mission to infiltrate the Morristown stronghold of the Singh pirates. With evocative art by César Spadari and a story co-written by David Bishop and Jens E. Røsåsen, this 2009 issue blends quiet introspection with high-stakes adventure, all rendered in a distinctive style that's both atmospheric and precise. The cover, also by Spadari, captures the mood with a brooding, intimate portrait of Kate in silhouette.