L'Ombre de Shanghai #1

Set against an art nouveau-framed glimpse of Shanghai's bustling cityscape, this opening volume introduces two compelling figures — a young Chinese girl in a school uniform clutching a bag, and a tall blond Western man in a vest and tie — standing back to back with an air of uneasy alliance. Le Retour du Fils ("The Return of the Son") promises an atmospheric blend of intrigue and cultural tension, beautifully rendered by Crépin, Harty, and Li Lu for Éditions Fei. It's a stylish, inviting entry point into what looks to be a richly layered mystery set in one of history's most fascinating cities.