Boucan #1

Three pint-sized pirates — one armed with a flintlock, one with a cutlass, and one with an impressive tower of colorful parrots perched atop his head — make for an irresistibly chaotic first impression in this 2015 series opener from Alexandre Arlène. Boucan ("Ruckus" or "Commotion") earns its name immediately, with the cover's bright, energetic art and the battle cry "Piraaaaates!" promising high-seas mischief on a kid-sized scale. Editions Jungle delivers a comic that looks equal parts funny and feisty — a great starting point for anyone who likes their adventure served with a heaping dose of cartoon mayhem.