The Adventures of Max Friedman #[nn]

Vittorio Giardino's elegant linework is on full display in this 1986 Catalan Communications release, where a dynamic figure — rendered in bold silhouette against a stark background — strikes a tense, athletic pose that sets the mood for "Hungarian Rhapsody." The cover's spare, graphic design carries real sophistication, hinting at the espionage-tinged intrigue that surrounds Max Friedman. A handsome edition for fans of European comics at their most stylish.