Pline #1

A towering volcano dominates this striking cover in rich woodcut-style linework, its plume of ash and smoke billowing dramatically against the sky — an immediate signal that this series from Mari Yamazaki and Tori Miki draws its energy from the raw, elemental world of ancient Rome. Subtitled L'appel de Néron ("The Call of Nero"), this 2017 Casterman release promises a story steeped in imperial intrigue and natural grandeur. If the cover's volcanic imagery is any indication, this French-language manga is off to a genuinely compelling start.