Rani #5

A young dark-haired woman crouches alert and ready among ancient overgrown stone ruins, bow in hand and arrow at the ready — a striking image that perfectly captures the "Sauvage" (Wild) subtitle of this fifth volume in the Rani series. Van Hamme and Alcante's writing partnership, brought to life by Francis Vallès's cover art, promises the same blend of exotic atmosphere and gripping adventure that has defined the series. Published by Le Lombard in 2015, this is a beautifully composed album that fans of Franco-Belgian adventure comics will want on their shelves.