
The Third Testament (Le Troisième Testament)
Written by Xavier Dorison. Art by Alex Alice.
A medieval massacre opens a search for a relic and a dangerous secret.
Overview
In 1307, inquisitor Conrad de Marbourg investigates monks murdered after finding a crypt and mysterious reliquary. The inquiry leads through secret societies and religious fear. Glénat published the first volume in June 1997.
Why It Matters
The book makes detection the engine of a large historical adventure. Each discovery expands the stakes from a local crime to the institutions that claim authority over belief.
Genre & Themes
Medieval mystery and conspiracy thriller meet a shadow of the fantastic. The story treats historical atmosphere as a dramatic field, not a proof of its invented claims.
Art & Visual Identity
Alice’s dramatic lighting, monumental spaces and fluid action give the investigation urgency. The visuals can make a chamber feel both sacred and threatening.
Read This If You Like
- Medieval mysteries
- Religious conspiracies
- Gothic adventure