Libertalia #2

Two crossed rapiers thrust into a windswept shoreline dominate this evocative cover, while a lone figure strides through the surf in the misty distance — an image that perfectly captures the tension between steel and freedom at the heart of this French-language series. Les Murailles d'Éden (The Walls of Eden) is the second chapter in Casterman's Libertalia, brought to life by the team of Paolo Grella, Rudy Miel, and Fabienne Pigière. The muted coastal palette and atmospheric composition make this 2018 album a compelling addition to any bande dessinée shelf.