Thomas Noland #5

A tall ship looms over choppy harbor waters as a small group of figures struggle in a rowboat beneath the torch-raised arm of the Statue of Liberty — it's a striking tableau that sets an unmistakable mood of danger and arrival at the edge of a new world. Pecqueur and Franz bring their signature blend of adventure and atmosphere to "Die Möwe," the fifth chapter of Thomas Noland, with Franz handling every line and color of this evocative cover. Published by Finix Comics in 2009, this German-language album is a handsome addition to a series that knows how to make history feel urgent.