Michel Vaillant #64

A sleek, shadowy figure in a full racing suit and helmet dominates the cover of this 2003 entry in the long-running Michel Vaillant series, set against the gleaming curves of a dark, high-performance car. Jean Graton's cover art perfectly captures the espionage-tinged tension that "Operation Mirage" promises, blending the world of motorsport with something altogether more mysterious. With a creative team that includes Philippe Graton alongside Jean Graton, Christian Papazoglakis, Frédéric Pauwels, and colorist Usagi, this is a polished addition to one of European comics' most enduring racing sagas.