L'Écho des Savanes Spécial U.S.A. #23

"L'âme d'une artiste" is a standout tale from 1982, written by Will Eisner and Jean Moritz and illustrated with striking precision by André LeBlanc, whose inks bring depth to a story of buried secrets and uneasy alliances. As two ex-cons return to the woods to reclaim their forgotten treasure, they cross paths with the enigmatic Ebony and Cromlech, setting off a tense confrontation that unfolds without the usual intervention of The Spirit. The cover, a hauntingly detailed piece by Richard Corben, captures the mood of mystery and unease that permeates the issue.