Fracasse #3

The adventure of Captain Fracasse reaches the streets of Paris in this third volume from Marion Mousse, whose expressive linework brings a dimly lit alley to life as two figures clash in a tense, mid-motion struggle — one lunging forward with a drawn sword while the other reels back through a narrow archway. The muted grey palette and crooked old buildings set a wonderfully atmospheric stage, evoking the gritty energy of swashbuckling adventure in the heart of the city. If you've been following this series from [treize étrange], this 2005 installment looks like a thoroughly satisfying payoff.