Nains #5

Standing tall against a sweeping mountain backdrop, a young blonde warrior woman in ornate silver armor raises her decorated shield with quiet confidence — while at her feet, a hulking green creature lies subdued beneath her. Nicolas Demare's cover art for this fifth volume of Soleil's Nains series is rich in detail, from the heroine's braided hair and flowing blue cloak to the intricate knotwork adorning her shield. "Tiss du Bouclier" promises a compelling chapter in Nicolas Jarry's fantasy world, and this 2016 installment makes a strong visual case for why this series earns its devoted following.