#ladynarque

I'm continuing the list of books in this collection. This is volume 46, which covers episode 1 of season 5.

This cover marks the first appearance on one of the Papillon's variations, as this one is Monarque. Which is funny because Papillombre didn't have a cover (not a loss, because personally, I hate this variation, Gabriel looks really horrible in that costume).

So, a little duet between our Ladybug, who also changed costumes, and the same for our Papillon. For once, the cover looks more like a duo ready to do battle than enemies. The added bonus is that the background of the image is Gabriel's entrance (the part with the famous stained-glass window); it's as if the enemy has come to get them on their own turf. I think it creates a superb atmosphere. Which is even more interesting when you consider that Marinette has never had access to this area of ​​the Agreste household. Or at least that I remember (it's been a while since I've seen seasons 4 and 5 XD.).

On the other hand, Monarque's toothy grin scares me XD. It really gives him a nightmarish appearance! Since he's behind Ladybug, it's as if he's telling the spectators (or opponents) to dare to approach. A little challenge from him. Would you be ready to fight Monarque ?

Admit it, it's a great image of our favorite ship *w*. They form a team that exudes class and power. And a kind of maturity that's not without its charms, isn't it? I like the fact that the two of them are clenching their fists, ready for battle. And then the fact that Gabriel is facing Marinette in a three-quarter view, and Marinette is doing the same, creates a really cool visual dynamic. Oh, and Gabriel's arm behind his back reinforces his class. So cool! Oh, and then the blue of Marinette's eyes, as well as those of Gabriel's hair, not to mention the bluish background, adds depth.

And finally, here's the last volume of the first cycle (seasons 1 to 5) of Miraculous, but also the last one in which Marinette and Gabriel appear together (at least for now, we don't know what the new cycle holds).

This is volume 54, which is about the last episode of season 5.

This cover shows us Marinette with the last amalgam she creates: the Ladybug and le Chat . A really cool transformation in appearance (I think so, anyway). And not Monarque, but Gabriel in civilian clothes, but in "traditional" civilian clothes. I don't mean his white and red outfit from seasons 1 to 4.

What's surprising is that: whether it's Marinette or Gabriel, they're not as tense, combative, or desperate as in the episode, but here they're calm and collected.

Marinette is certainly in a position ready for a possible retaliation, but she remains smiling and friendly. Gabriel has an expression we rarely see on him (or never, actually XD), one of sincere calm, even kindness.

The background is of course the Agreste house where the final battle between them takes place. The area is still bright, with a window and the possibility of a positive ending. But we know that won't be what awaits our beloved characters.

It's cute, as always, to see the color matching between them. Gabriel's traditional outfit matches Ladybug's, or rather, Bugnoir's (a very silly name, I think XD). And to see them so bright together.