Originally created by Jacques Tardi in 1972, this 2011 re-issue of his satirical, proto-steampunk adventure comic is a fantastic addition to any comics/graphic novel collector's library. The Edwardian-inspired scratchboard artwork and page design are exquisite and inspirational. The translation(from the French) feels a bit spotty at times, and the story is a bit wonky in the way that such period adventure tales tend to be; you sort of need to commit yourself to enjoying the ride even if it doesn't always make sense. Unfortunately for this reader, the book ends abruptly, and I am not aware of a sequel, but it was very fun read and an extraordinary feast for the eyes and imagination.
Here are a couple of purposefully blurred photos of pages from "The Arctic Marauder" to give you a sense of what the artwork looks like:
Linked here is a comprehensive list of Tardi's other works, including the much loved Adèle Blanc-Sec series, "It Was the War of the Trenches," and "The Bloody Streets of Paris."
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