Oorlogsvrouwen #1

The first volume of Casterman's Oorlogsvrouwen series spotlights Amy Johnson, depicted here in her leather aviator's jacket and flight goggles against a sweeping Union Jack — a striking portrait that immediately conveys both the era and her daring spirit. Created by Wachs, Hautière, Laboutique, and Polack, this 2013 Belgian-French graphic work brings the story of the celebrated aviator to the comics page with evident care and ambition. If biographical stories of remarkable women in wartime history appeal to you, this opening chapter looks like a compelling place to start.