Olympia Kyklos #1

Mari Yamazaki's Olympia Kyklos opens with a cover that immediately signals its playful collision of worlds: a modern Japanese runner in a numbered racing bib sprints alongside a classical Greek warrior rendered in the style of ancient red-figure pottery, with the Tokyo Tower and the Eiffel Tower rising between them. The orange-and-black palette deliberately evokes antique ceramics, giving the whole image a witty, elegant feel that reflects the story's cross-cultural, cross-temporal spirit. Published by Casterman in 2021, this first volume promises a charming creative adventure for anyone who loves history, athletics, or simply a beautifully conceived comic.