Amour à mort #[nn]

From Glénat, this 2012 French fantasy album pairs writer Jean-David Morvan with artist Huangjiawei for a tale whose very title — Amour à mort — promises love and death in equal measure. The cover presents a striking auburn-haired elf woman in an ornate violet and white gown, her pointed ears and flower-adorned armor hinting at a world where dark elegance and danger are inseparable. It's a visually arresting introduction to what looks like a richly atmospheric fantasy.