Bird & Squirrel #4

James Burks's beloved odd-couple duo returns in Bird & Squirrel On Fire, and the cover sets an instantly charming tone — a wide-eyed yellow Bird clutching a marshmallow-tipped roasting stick and a boxy blue Squirrel wearing a hat both leap through a ring of roaring flames, while a pair of glowing red eyes lurk ominously in the shadows below. The fiery framing and the contrast between the duo's goofy enthusiasm and that mysterious lurking presence promise exactly the mix of laughs and low-key peril that makes this series so appealing. A warm pick for young readers and anyone who enjoys all-ages cartooning done with real personality.