U.47 #7

The seventh chapter of this Franco-Belgian naval thriller, U.47, arrives with a cover by Gerardo Balsa that immediately sets the tension — a determined blonde woman dominates the background beneath a red flag, while two hard-edged naval officers in uniform, one gripping binoculars, stand at the fore with a submarine looming behind them. The title "Duel sous la Manche" promises a confrontation beneath the English Channel, and the stern faces on display suggest the stakes couldn't be higher. Mark Jennison's story, brought to life through Balsa's linework and Nicolas Caniaux's coloring, makes this 2015 installment a compelling addition to any collection of submarine adventure comics.