Darwin #2

The cover of this second volume from Glénat's Explora collection sets a beautifully contemplative scene: a young Charles Darwin sits among the rocky, cactus-dotted landscape of what appears to be the Galápagos Islands, sketchbook in hand, surrounded by a giant tortoise, an iguana, and a seabird — while the HMS Beagle rides peacefully at anchor on the horizon. Writer Christian Clot and artist Fred Bono bring a naturalistic warmth to this 2016 French-language bande dessinée subtitled L'Origine des Espèces, inviting readers into the wonder of scientific discovery through lush, detail-rich illustration. A gorgeous blend of biography and adventure for anyone curious about one of history's most transformative voyages.