A Sea of Love #[nn]

From Lupano and Panaccione comes this warmly rendered graphic novel whose cover sets a tone both whimsical and deeply felt — a sardine wrapped in a tattoo-style ribbon banner amid sunflowers floats above a choppy sea, where a lone figure in dark clothing stands on a stone jetty beside a lighthouse, gazing out at the waves with seagulls drifting overhead. The visual contrast between that folksy, almost hand-lettered charm up top and the quietly melancholy figure below hints at a story equally playful and poignant. At $24.99, this 2018 Lion Forge release looks like a beautiful addition to any shelf that appreciates comics with genuine heart.