Meridia #1

This first volume of Meridia — subtitled Les fleurs de Dorkéîne — announces a richly atmospheric French fantasy from Thierry Gloris and Joël Mouclier, published by Delcourt in 2011. The painted cover draws the eye immediately to a solemn young figure at center, cradling a handful of deep-red blossoms, while behind them loom a fierce woman in a collar, a red-eyed mechanical beast, and a brooding young man — a cast that promises intrigue, danger, and dark wonder. The moody crimson palette and painterly style make this an immediately compelling entry point into what looks like a world of gothic fantasy and uneasy alliances.