Le Marquis d'Anaon #3

A young man in period dress stands amid a turbulent swirl of seabirds on the deck of a sailing vessel, the chaos of wings and beaks pressing in around him from every direction — it's an arresting, atmospheric cover that sets a distinctly eerie, maritime tone. Published by Dargaud in 2004, this third volume of Le Marquis d'Anaon, subtitled La Providence, promises the blend of historical mystery and unsettling atmosphere the series does so well. Verhlmann and Bonhomme bring a moody, painterly sensibility to the proceedings that makes this album a compelling addition to the run.