Ombre et Lumière #3 + 4

Published by Dynamite in 2011, this double-volume edition of Ombre & Lumière (#3+4) collects "La plage" with writing and art by Parris Quinn, joined by Jean-Paul Jennequin on the script. Quinn's cover, rendered in moody black-and-white, places two intertwined figures — a man seen from behind and a woman in lingerie — in a composition of deep shadow and sharp light that perfectly embodies the title's promise of contrast and intimacy. It's a striking package for readers drawn to noir-inflected, adult-oriented European comics storytelling.