Le Baron #[nn]

Published by Delcourt in 2020, this Jean-Luc Masbou solo creation introduces Le Baron — a dashing, 18th-century-costumed figure standing triumphant on a hillside, hat in hand, as a lean dog and fluttering butterflies accompany him in the foreground. Above, vast rose-tinted clouds part to reveal the silhouette of a fantastical dragon-like creature, hinting at adventures that blend historical swashbuckling with something altogether more wondrous. Masbou handles every creative role himself, and his lush, painterly cover makes a compelling case for diving straight in.