Jazz Maynard #[nn]

A brooding, angular figure clutches a trumpet against a warm sepia-toned backdrop in this striking volume from Baule & Roger — the restrained palette and razor-sharp linework immediately signal that Jazz Maynard is a cut above the ordinary. The solitary protagonist, sharply dressed and carrying an air of quiet intensity, promises a story steeped in atmosphere and moody sophistication. Published in 2011 by Ballon Media, this is the kind of graphic novel that draws you in from the cover alone.