Neanderthaler #1

Atop a jagged mountain precipice, a lone Neanderthal figure crouches with spear in hand, surveying a vast prehistoric landscape while two ravens wheel overhead — a striking opening image for this 2013 Belgian album series. "Het jachtkristal" launches Neanderthaler with Emmanuel Roudier handling every visual dimension of the work, from pencils and inks to color, bringing a painterly, atmospheric weight to this story of our ancient cousins. Fans of thoughtful prehistoric storytelling will find this first volume a compelling and beautifully crafted place to begin.