Stéphane Clément, chroniques d'un voyageur #13

A young woman sits in quiet tension against a vivid red backdrop, her hands clasped and gaze downcast before a sweeping Central Asian skyline of minarets and domed mosques — a cover image that perfectly captures the contemplative unease promised by the title Le Piège Ouzbek. This thirteenth volume in Ceppi's long-running Stéphane Clément, chroniques d'un voyageur series brings the traveler's adventures to the ancient landscapes of Uzbekistan, with that striking red atmosphere hinting at danger simmering beneath the surface. Published by Le Lombard in 2012, it's a beautifully composed entry in one of Franco-Belgian comics' more thoughtful adventure series.