Juge Bao #3

A striking red-and-black cover sets the mood for this 2011 French-language album from Éditions Fei, presenting the stern, imposing face of Judge Bao alongside a elegantly rendered young woman — the "belle empoisonnée" of the subtitle. Patrick Marty and Chongrui Nie bring a sharp, atmospheric graphic sensibility to this third volume, balancing menace and beauty in a composition that feels both cinematic and deeply rooted in classical Chinese storytelling. Fans of historical mystery and bold visual contrasts will find plenty to appreciate here.