Roodmasker #1

A cloaked, red-masked figure dominates the foreground of André Juillard's moody cover, their dark hood pulled close as they lurk within the shadowy stone alleyways of what appears to be a medieval European city. The atmospheric architecture — tall, tightly packed buildings rendered in cool blues and greens — sets a distinctly mysterious, almost gothic tone that perfectly suits a story called "Het Spook" (The Ghost). Written by Patrick Cothias and brought to life by Juillard's precise linework, this 1985 Glénat album is a striking opening chapter for anyone drawn to historical intrigue and masquerade.