Rip Kirby #5

Drawn with Alex Raymond's signature elegance, this fifth French-language collection from Glénat presents the gentleman detective Rip Kirby front and center — cool-headed behind his glasses, striped tie loosened just enough to suggest tension. Beside him, a striking blonde woman commands attention while a second, darker-haired figure looms behind them, the trio framed in that intimate, slightly uneasy composition Raymond perfected. A wonderful 1980 gathering of one of comics' most sophisticated strips, showcasing why Raymond's clean, expressive linework set the standard for adventure storytelling.