Liberty Bessie #1

A confident young Black woman in a flight suit stands before a massive propeller-driven aircraft, while a red-and-white fighter plane banks sharply overhead — an arresting image that sets the stage for this 2019 French graphic novel's opening chapter. Liberty Bessie vol. 1, "Un Pilote de l'Alabama," is brought to life by the full creative team of Djian, Saint-Dizier, and Vincent, whose cover work captures both the grandeur of vintage aviation and the determination of its central aviator. Published by Vents d'Ouest, this first of two volumes promises a story rooted in the sky and the spirit of someone who clearly belongs there.