Chasse au cadavre #1

The opening volume of Hôsui Yamazaki's Chasse au cadavre sets its tone immediately with a striking cover: a large skull whose eye sockets frame a bright summer sky, while four young kids peer down from above — one of them holding a red camera — their faces ringed against the clouds like a memory about to go wrong. The juxtaposition of childhood curiosity and that looming skull promises something that sits right at the edge of innocence and dread. Published by Casterman's Sakka imprint in 2023, this first volume looks like a compelling blend of coming-of-age adventure and darker mystery.