Bakemono #1

Two young samurai warriors stand ready for battle on this striking opening volume of Jean-Luc Sala's Bakemono, their swords drawn against the looming silhouette of an enormous mechanical figure rising behind them. The contrast between feudal Japanese armor and that towering industrial form sets a fascinating tone — this is clearly a world where ancient warrior traditions collide with something far stranger. Published by Le Lombard in 2008, De Eed van de Tengu announces itself as a series with real visual ambition right from the first page.