L'épi #[nn]

A striking minimalist cover sets the tone for this 2011 release from Belgian indie publisher 6 Pieds Sous Terre — a lone, oddly elongated figure with a barcode for a face stands quietly against a stark black background, briefcase in hand, radiating a deadpan existential charm. James & La Tête X bring a wry, spare visual sensibility that feels perfectly at home in 6 Pieds Sous Terre's tradition of offbeat, thoughtful comics. If you appreciate humor that wears its strangeness lightly, L'épi looks like a quietly rewarding find.