Jazz Maynard #1

The opening volume of Raule and Roger's Jazz Maynard arrives from Dargaud with a cover that sets the mood immediately — a solitary figure rendered in stark black and white, seen from behind, coat drawn close, holding what appears to be a slender instrument or tool as dramatic light cuts across the composition. Subtitled Trio noir, this first album promises the kind of moody, atmospheric storytelling that the restrained, high-contrast artwork already delivers on its own. If you're drawn to noir with style to spare, this 2020 edition is a compelling place to start.