Hauteville House #9

The ninth volume of Hauteville House arrives with a cover by Manchu that immediately sets a brooding, atmospheric tone — a lone cloaked figure stands on stone steps, bathed in an eerie red glow, surrounded by massive interlocking gears that fill the walls behind him like the workings of some enormous, ominous machine. The subtitle "Het graf van aartsdiaken Frollo" (The Tomb of Archdeacon Frollo) promises a story steeped in mystery and dark machinery, brought to life by the creative team of Duval, Gioux, Quet, and Beau. This 2013 Dutch-language edition from Silvester is a compelling entry in the series for anyone drawn to atmospheric adventure with a gothic, steampunk edge.