The Scorpion #4

A robed Templar knight dominates the cover of this fourth volume in Cinebook's English-language edition of The Scorpion, standing sword in hand against the worn stone arches of what appears to be an ancient vault or cloister. Enrico Marini's cover art brings a brooding, atmospheric weight to the figure — all dark fabric, golden cross, and shadowed face — perfectly setting the mood for a tale titled "The Treasure of the Templars." Writer Stephen Desberg and the multi-talented Marini, handling pencils, inks, and color throughout, make this 2010 release a compelling addition to this swashbuckling European adventure series.