L'homme invisible #1

Based on H.G. Wells' enduring science-fiction novel, this French-language adaptation from Editions du Long Bec opens with a cover that immediately arrests the eye: a figure dressed in a wide-brimmed hat, gloves, and an open coat reveals a transparently visible ribcage, heart, and internal anatomy beneath — a striking Art Nouveau-inflected design by Pontarolo that literalizes the horror and wonder of invisibility. The ornate framing of roses and foliage gives the 2018 release a richly decorative quality that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary. Tome 1 of 2 promises a full, considered retelling of one of genre fiction's most fascinating protagonists.