Angélique #2

The second volume of this manga-influenced bande dessinée adaptation of Anne Golon's beloved historical novel brings its heroine front and center — a confident young Angélique in period dress, holding a small green vial, with two elegantly costumed figures positioned behind her in what appears to be a grand, chandelier-lit baroque interior. By Dara and Milhaud, the artwork captures both the opulence of the 17th-century setting and a lively, accessible energy that makes this 2015 Casterman release feel like a genuinely fresh take on a celebrated story. Fans of historical adventure with a European manga sensibility will find plenty to enjoy here.