Shane #4/5

Three women dominate this tense, intimate cover by Paul Teng — a veiled figure at the center meets the gaze of two blonde companions framed by rough wooden beams, the whole scene wrapped in the muted tones of a medieval world. The subtitle "Das Turnier des Todes" (Tournament of Death) promises that the story of Albane carries real stakes, and Di Giorgio and Teng's collaborative craft gives the moment a quietly charged atmosphere. Published by Salleck Publications and Eckart Schott Verlag in 2008, this German-language volume is a fine showcase for the series' blend of historical atmosphere and compelling characters.