Boule & Bill #44

Volume 44 of the beloved Franco-Belgian series brings back the lovable cocker spaniel Bill in a cover — by Bastide — that perfectly captures the series' warm, gentle humor: a weary Bill lies flopped on the grass outside his yellow doghouse while a cheerful flock of little blue birds swarms all around him, perching on his back, crowding his doorway, and fluttering overhead. The title Te Fais Pas d'Bill sets a playfully reassuring tone, and the resigned expression on poor Bill's face says everything. Crafted by Cazenove & Bastide after Roba and published by Dargaud in 2023, this is cozy, all-ages comics storytelling at its most charming.