Jugurtha integraal #2

This handsome 2020 hardcover integral from Le Lombard collects more of Franz and Jean-Luc Vernal's acclaimed series, and the cover art by Franz immediately signals the scope and energy within. Three sword-wielding figures — a red-haired woman in blue, a muscular warrior, and a dark-haired woman in vivid green and yellow — clash in a dynamic, beautifully rendered composition, with a mysterious pale figure lurking in the background. A rich blend of action and striking character design, this second Jugurtha integral is a rewarding way to experience the full sweep of "De oorlog van de 7 heuvels" and beyond.