L'Alternative #2

The second volume of Chevais-Deighton and Philhoo's wartime thriller from Glénat confronts readers immediately with a striking split cover: a meticulously rendered German officer in field-grey uniform stares out from the left half, his expression cold and unreadable, while a stark swastika dominates the right against a black field. The visual tension between the human face and the symbol of an ideology makes for a deeply unsettling composition that sets the tone for this 2009 Franco-Belgian series. Fans of historically grounded, morally complex WWII narratives will find this a compelling addition to their shelf.