Cover of Black Crow

Black Crow

Jean-Yves Delitte

Ranked No. 64 of 100 · 2009 · Glénat / France

Maritime historical adventure, piracy, naval intrigue

A mercenary’s revenge moves through the dangerous Atlantic world of piracy.

Overview

Delitte launched Black Crow in 2009. Its seafaring protagonist becomes part of a historical adventure shaped by rival interests, violence and the uncertain boundaries between privateering and crime.

Why It Matters

Delitte’s naval knowledge gives the series a concrete texture: ships, routes and weather are forces that constrain the people using them.

Genre & Themes

Maritime historical adventure and revenge thriller meet in an age of piracy.

Art & Visual Identity

Detailed vessels and seascapes make the action feel tied to material conditions rather than a generic pirate setting.

Read This If You Like

  • Pirate adventures
  • Naval history
  • Revenge at sea