Malefosse #10

The tenth volume of Bardet and Dermaut's long-running historical series brings us "De linkerhand van God," and François Dermaut's cover makes an immediate impression: a stern, bearded man in ornate crimson Renaissance attire clutches a rosary in both hands, a metal cross hanging at his chest, his intense gaze radiating both authority and unease. The period costume and religious iconography set a richly atmospheric tone that has defined Malefosse across its run. Published by Daedalus in 2023, this Dutch-language edition is a handsome entry point — or continuation — for fans of European historical comics at their most finely crafted.