Grimoires et Sorcières #1

The French edition of Svetlana Chmakova's supernatural series opens with a cover that sets an immediately eerie tone: two kids in bright rain jackets clutch glowing objects as a pair of shadowy, wide-eyed spirit creatures swirl around them — all against the backdrop of a dark, fog-wrapped house presided over by a pale, hollow-faced apparition looming above the trees. Published by Editions Jungle in 2021, Grimoires et Sorcières — subtitled Prends Garde au Bois Silencieux — promises a charming mix of childhood adventure and genuine otherworldly menace. Chmakova's expressive character designs make the young protagonists feel warmly relatable even as the world around them grows delightfully unsettling.