Tango #5

A brooding city skyline bathed in deep crimson sets the stage for Tango #5, "De laatste condor," as a lone, tense figure in a blue jacket leans against a railing — glass in hand, clearly carrying the weight of whatever lies ahead. Philippe Xavier's cover linework gives the scene a cool noir atmosphere, with the contrast between the warm urban glow and the cold blues of the foreground adding real visual punch. Matz and Xavier's collaboration continues to deliver stylish, grounded thriller energy with this fifth volume from Le Lombard.