Oki #4

A sun-drenched urban backdrop sets the stage as a cool, self-assured figure strides forward on the cover of this 2002 Arboris release, with bold title lettering and the story title "Ein unzweifelhafter Selbstmord" hinting at a gripping mystery at the heart of the tale. Christian Godard and Klaus Jöken craft the story while Erik Juszezak's linework — both pencils and inks — gives the series its sharp, street-level energy, complemented by Sophie Balland's vivid colors. If this fourth chapter of Oki is anything to go by, the series has a confident style all its own.