Ik ben een Kathaar #1

The first volume of Ik ben een Kathaar opens with a striking cover by Alessandro Calore: a young man draped in a teal cloak sits against a weathered stone wall, quill in hand, with a sword and a slumped, armored figure at his feet — and birds circling a grey sky in the distance. The subtitle "De ongrijpbare perfectus" hints at a story steeped in medieval intrigue and the persecuted Cathar faith, brought to life through Calore's richly detailed linework and muted, atmospheric palette. Published by Daedalus in 2009, this Belgian album looks like a compelling entry point into a world of belief, conflict, and survival.