Jérôme K. Jérôme Bloche #24

The twenty-fourth volume of Alain Dodier's charming detective series finds Jérôme K. Jérôme Bloche and his companion peering cautiously down a dimly lit stairwell, where a lone figure slumped on the floor is caught in a harsh beam of light below — a quietly tense scene that captures the series' signature blend of atmosphere and intrigue. Titled "L'Ermite," this 2014 Dupuis album promises a mystery centered on isolation and hidden lives, rendered in Dodier's clean, expressive ligne claire style. Fans of classic Franco-Belgian detective comics will find this a thoroughly satisfying addition to the series.