Bienvenue au club #1

The first volume of Nikki Asada's *Bienvenue au Club… des Losers* arrives from Éditions Akata with a cover that sets a cheerful, slightly chaotic tone right away — four young students gathered together, including a silver-haired boy in a lab coat, a dark-haired boy in a graphic tee, a girl absorbed in a red book, and a bright-eyed girl in a green outfit with a bold yellow bow. It's a warm, manga-styled introduction that immediately suggests an endearing ensemble dynamic full of personality clashes and unlikely friendships. For fans of school-life manga with a light, humorous touch, this 2014 French edition is a welcoming entry point.