Le bagne de la honte #1

The cover of this first volume sets a grim, atmospheric tone immediately: three shackled prisoners — including a defiant young man in a red scarf — are marched through a cold, shadowy street by an armed guard in a blue military coat, the muted palette perfectly evoking hardship and tension. Bertocchini and Rückstuhl bring a raw, expressive linework to Castellucciu, and "Le bagne de la honte" (The Prison of Shame) promises a story steeped in injustice and resilience. Published by DCL éditions in 2011, this opening chapter looks like a compelling dive into a world where the powerful hold all the keys.