Les voleurs de Carthage #1

Set against the sun-scorched sands and towering walls of ancient Carthage, this opening volume from Appollo and Tanquerelle presents a striking trio: two scrappy young fighters brandishing swords and shields flank a magnificently adorned woman crowned with an elaborate peacock-feather headdress. Le Serment du Tophet promises adventure rooted in one of antiquity's most fascinating civilizations, and Tanquerelle's richly detailed linework makes every grain of desert and piece of jewelry feel alive. A confident, enticing start to this 2013 Dargaud series.