La Mano #2

Five young people silhouetted against a warm, amber-toned sky set the mood for this second volume of La Mano, subtitled "Bologne" — a title that immediately evokes the charged political atmosphere of 1970s Italy. Writer Thirault and artist Pagliaro bring a quiet but unmistakable tension to the cover, the group's body language hinting at bonds both fragile and fierce. A confident, grounded entry in what promises to be a richly human story.