Missions "Kimono" #13

Two sleek Dassault Rafale fighter jets dominate the cover of this thirteenth entry in the Missions Kimono series, depicted in tight formation against a cool, pale sky — a striking image that sets the stage for Arctic operations, as the subtitle Rafale sur l'Arctique promises. By 2012, Francis Nicole and Jean-Yves Brouard had built this French aviation series into a reliable showcase for authentic military hardware and high-altitude tension, and the crisp, detailed rendering of the aircraft here — loaded with external ordnance — makes clear that standard is very much upheld. Whether you're a fan of Franco-Belgian bande dessinée or simply drawn to serious aviation storytelling, this volume looks like a thoroughly satisfying addition to the series.