Ariol #15

Emmanuel Guibert and Marc Boutavant's beloved series returns with Touche pas à mon veau, and the cover immediately captures everything that makes Ariol such a delight — a lively, tightly packed gang of animal-kid characters (including a wide-eyed donkey, a curly-haired cow, a big-nosed dog, a bug with oversized glasses, and several more friends) marching along with the kind of collective energy that suggests solidarity and mild chaos in equal measure. The warm pink palette and expressive, rubbery faces give the whole image an irresistible sense of humor and heart. Fans of this BD Kids series will find the same charming ensemble spirit that has made Ariol one of French all-ages comics' most endearing ongoing adventures.