Shayne #1

Four figures stand against a blood-red sky lit by distant flames — a bearded warrior on horseback, a young child, a pale woman in a flowing gown holding a sword, and a dark-clad figure whose red-streaked hair catches the glow — while a black raven wheels overhead, lending the scene an air of foreboding. This is the opening volume of Shayne, subtitled Les 15 Derniers Jours de la Vie de Shayne, brought to life by Desberg and Chaiko for Éditions Paquet in 2018. The somber, painterly cover sets a tone that feels equal parts fantasy epic and intimate character study — a compelling reason to dive in.