Malenfer #1

The dark forest of Malenfer announces itself with real atmosphere: a young boy conjures a glowing light while a blonde girl clutches a mysterious book at his side, the two of them surrounded by a striking ensemble — a werewolf-like creature, a green-skinned orc in armor, a pointed-eared figure, and shadowy others emerging from gnarled, eerie trees. Looming above it all, a pair of luminous cat-like eyes watch from the darkness, setting an irresistible tone of fantasy and menace. Published by Flammarion Jeunesse in 2018, this first volume by O'Donnell, Ménétrier, Sib, and Vigneau looks like a genuinely engaging adventure for readers who love their fantasy with a touch of the foreboding.