Les Aventures Extraordinaires d'Adèle Blanc-Sec #1

This volume collects the first two albums of Jacques Tardi's acclaimed series, introducing the titular Adèle Blanc-Sec, a fearless young novelist in early 20th-century Paris who becomes entangled in bizarre and supernatural events, including the resurrection of a pterodactyl from the Natural History Museum. Tardi's meticulous ligne claire art and darkly humorous storytelling establish the tone for the entire series, blending historical adventure with fantastical elements. The collection presents the complete narrative arc of Adèle's initial encounter with the beast and her subsequent investigations into a world of eccentric scientists and ancient mysteries.