La Ballade de Dusty #2

The cover of this 2018 French graphic novel from Bamboo Édition's Grand Angle imprint sets a vivid scene: in the foreground, a weathered, bearded man in a bowler hat crouches low, clutching a bundle as small birds scatter at his feet, while behind him a bustling period street teems with fashionably dressed passersby, motorcycles, and vintage automobiles beneath a warm city skyline. Ducoudray and Aris bring a striking visual contrast between the destitute figure and the lively, prosperous world swirling around him — a tension that feels quietly charged. Sous le chapiteau Freaks promises a rich, atmospheric story steeped in the look and spirit of a bygone era.