Nottingham #1

A lone armored archer stands with his back to us, sword at his side and arrows at his shoulder, surveying a misty golden forest — it's a brooding, atmospheric opener to this Belgian series that reimagines the world of Robin Hood through a darker lens. Nottingham #1, subtitled Het losgeld voor de koning, launches the collaboration of Dellac, Brugeas, and Herzet with remarkable visual confidence, Herzet's cover painting bathing Sherwood in amber light that feels both timeless and quietly ominous. If you've ever wanted a grittier, more morally complex take on medieval Nottinghamshire, this 2021 Le Lombard release looks like a compelling place to start.