Le rire de l'ogre #[nn]

A haunting and beautifully rendered cover from Sandrine Martin greets readers of this 2018 Casterman release — a pale, blue-toned figure holds a fractured, gem-like lens up to one eye, the enlarged pupil staring directly outward with unsettling intensity. The soft, dreamlike draftsmanship contrasts sharply with that single, magnified gaze, creating an atmosphere of voyeurism and unease that perfectly suits the title, Le rire de l'ogre (adapted from Pierre Pju's novel). It's a striking graphic work that lingers long after you set it down.