Samoerai #15

A lone samurai stands ready for battle amid a cascade of autumn leaves, his blade drawn and his robes blazing in shades of orange and gold against a misty Japanese castle rising in the background — it's a striking, atmospheric image that captures the tension of "Boven alle verdenking" perfectly. Jean-François Di Giorgio and Cristina Mormile bring a vivid seasonal poetry to this fifteenth chapter of Samoerai, with Mormile's linework and Lorenzo Pieri's rich warm palette giving the scene a painterly depth. A fine entry in this Dutch-language series for anyone who appreciates beautifully crafted samurai storytelling.