Empire Céleste #1

Three shaven-headed monks in saffron robes stand shoulder-to-shoulder against a blazing crimson background, their calm resolve contrasting with the coiling green dragon and crouching tiger locked in combat within a circular emblem behind them — a striking visual statement from the creative team of Masbou, Duong, and Leprévost. This opening volume, subtitled Dragon & Tigre, sets the stage for what promises to be a richly atmospheric martial arts saga steeped in the imagery of imperial China. Delcourt launched this series in 2008 with a cover that immediately signals both the mythic scope and the human drama at its heart.