Le Pilote à l'Edelweiss #1

A striking white biplane dominates the cover of this 2012 Editions Paquet release, its red-and-blue markings vivid against a muted, battle-worn landscape — with a pilot visible in the cockpit, lending the scene an immediate human presence. Romain Hugault's cover artwork (he handles pencils, inks, and colors throughout the issue) brings a beautifully rendered attention to aviation detail that sets the tone for "Valentine," the opening chapter of Le Pilote à l'Edelweiss. This "Exclusif Première Édition Métallique" collector's edition makes a handsome entry point into what promises to be a richly atmospheric series from writer Yann and the remarkably versatile Hugault.