Mélusine #18

This 2010 Dupuis volume finds the young red-haired witch Mélusine wielding her sword against a towering, shrieking dark figure — bolts of magical energy crackling between them in a confrontation that gives the title Malédiction! its full dramatic weight. Clarke and Gilson bring their signature blend of charm and spooky spectacle to the cover, pairing Mélusine's determined stance with a genuinely menacing supernatural opponent. Fans of the series and newcomers alike will find plenty to love in this spirited eighteenth entry.