Nottingham #3

The third volume of Le Lombard's Nottingham series arrives with a cover that pulls no punches: a lone, hooded figure is silhouetted against a blazing crimson sky, suspended beneath a gallows with a noose overhead, the dark rooftops of a medieval town looming in the background. The subtitle "Robin" sets the stage for a story steeped in danger and consequence, as the imagery suggests this familiar legend is being told through a decidedly darker lens. Creators Dellac, Brugeas, and Herzet continue to reimagine the world of Sherwood with a grim intensity that makes this 2022 album one of the most atmospheric entries in the series.