L'Appel des Légendes #1

Frédéric Vignaux's cover for this 2011 Glénat opener sets the tone immediately: a massive horned figure looms ominously in the background while a determined group of heroes — including a red-haired warrior woman brandishing a sword — stands their ground against encroaching shadowy creatures amid ancient standing stones. L'Appel des Légendes: Opération Claymore launches with an atmosphere that blends high fantasy mythology with pulse-quickening adventure, and Vignaux handles both pencils and colors with rich, dramatic flair. If you're drawn to tales where legends feel genuinely dangerous, this first volume is a compelling place to start.