L'Homme de l'année #6

A lone figure stands at the prow of a small rowing boat, surrounded by churning dark seas and brooding storm clouds — a quietly powerful image that sets the mood for this 2014 Delcourt entry in the L'Homme de l'année series. Subtitled 1492 and tagged "l'homme grâce à qui on découvrit les Amériques," the issue turns its focus to one of history's most consequential voyages. The atmospheric, painterly cover alone makes a compelling case for picking this one up.