Le Scorpion, La Marque du Diable #1 (Dargaud, 2000)

The Scorpion series, a blend of cloak-and-dagger adventure, intrigue and passion set in the landscape of 18th-century Rome, has unquestionably left its devil's bite on the world of comics, becoming one of its greatest classics. This #1 cover, marking the start of the adventures of Armando Catalano, aka The Scorpion, masterfully executed by one of the finest international artists on the market, Enrico Marini, is a real feast for the eyes.