London, 1940

War has swept across Europe. France has been defeated, and British troops were forced to flee Dunkirk in a desperate retreat. Now, Nazi hordes threaten England’s shores. Every day, their planes, supported by dragons, relentlessly attack. To counter them, England and its remaining allies regroup, utilizing their own fearsome creatures. The Blitz begins.

In this dire context, an English family is thrown into the fire of history. While the eldest son follows in his father’s footsteps by joining the Royal Air Force, the mother decides to send her two other children out of England. But one night, the daughter discovers a mysterious bond with an unknown dragon. When their transport is attacked, the two children are saved by a mysterious lighthouse keeper who teaches them more about dragons.

Wars and Dragons: A Successful Immersion

This first volume fully taps into the fantastic, alternate-history potential of its concept. Who hasn’t dreamt of seeing dragons fly among World War II squadrons? The genre mix is bold and well-executed. The creatures are fierce but not indestructible. They can be defeated by humans and even by their own kind. This is the strength of the story: dragons do not have a side. They bond with a human and follow them for life.

The stunning cover, depicting hordes of hunters accompanied by a dragon charging towards each other, sets the tone. The album promises action, epic battles in the air and on water. The dragons' magnificence and nobility are captured through brilliant framing choices: close-ups, medium shots, wide shots. The artist uses the full range of graphics and colors to convey the incredible threat and potential of these monsters.

A Cohesive Mythology

This album introduces readers to an incredible bestiary. Dragons come in many breeds: some are marine, others airborne. Some resemble the dragons from *Game of Thrones*, while others are like the serpent from *Slytherin*. Some breathe fire, while others have teeth harder than adamantium. They come in red, brown, white, and more.

This incredible diversity is grounded in a universe of great consistency. The bond between a human and a creature explains these monsters' involvement in our wars—their fury but also their compassion. As the story unfolds, we learn more about the evolving relationship between humans and dragons in England. Why is there such suspicion toward them when the enemy uses them en masse?

Wars and Dragons: Humanity at Its Core

The great strength of this story is its focus on human characters: the brother, the sister, the lighthouse keeper. They humanize the dragons, giving meaning to their furious battles. The dragon is the embodiment of human passions. It can be good or evil, warm or terrifying. Through them, the author questions humanity's ability to unleash the most terrifying forces of nature at the risk of destroying everything.

The story also explores the meaning of the bond between a creature and its master. This is the central theme of the encounter between the young girl and the lighthouse keeper. Is this bond a gift or a curse for both human and dragon? As powerful as they are, dragons, once bonded, feel everything their "master" endures, for better or worse.

The first volume of Wars and Dragons is a complete success. The story is captivating, and the artwork is stunning, launching this anthology series brilliantly.