Benni Bärenstark #12

The twelfth volume of Toonfish's beloved Benni Bärenstark series brings a delightfully chaotic scene to its cover: young Benni clings precariously to the ropes of a red-and-white hot air balloon, his cape billowing as he scrambles upward while a blue van rolls along the road far below. Down in the balloon's basket, a companion guards what appears to be a treasure chest of goodies — fitting perfectly for an adventure subtitled Schokolade & Knallbonbons. Published in 2013 with art credited to Peyo, this €12,95 album promises the kind of breezy, good-humored fun that has made this series a staple for European comics fans of all ages.