The Adventures of Blake & Mortimer #4
In "The Francis Blake Affair," Francis Blake finds himself under suspicion as a mole within MI5, forcing him and his loyal friend Mortimer to flee London and uncover the truth before their reputations are destroyed. Written by Jean Van Hamme and Jérôme Saincantin and illustrated with precision by Ted Benoît—whose distinctive art and inks define the series—this 2008 installment delivers a tense, atmospheric mystery. The cover, also by Benoît, captures the intrigue with its sharp, noir-inspired composition.
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There's a suspected mole within MI5, and it very much seems as if Francis Blake is the man. Both he and Mortimer have to leave the comforts of their London homes to clear his name.
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