Mages #7

Set against the sweeping minarets and rooftops of an exotic city, this seventh volume of Mages places two striking figures front and center: a dark-haired young mage in a flowing coat and a towering, powerfully built companion whose hand crackles with swirling blue magical energy. The ornate, gilded border framing the cover gives the whole composition a rich, manuscript-like elegance worthy of the "Soliman" title. With writing by Nicolas Jarry, art by Andrea Cuneo, inks by Umberto Giampà, and a cover by Bertrand Benoît, this 2021 entry in the series looks like a rewarding blend of fantasy adventure and Eastern-inspired atmosphere.