Clifton #18

This 2003 Le Lombard entry in the long-running Clifton series drops readers straight into a lively domestic scene, with the sharp-tongued Miss Partridge facing off against a military colonel amid the cheerful surroundings of a countryside home — a military truck parked conspicuously outside hints that official business has intruded on civilian life. The breezy Franco-Belgian artwork captures the series' signature blend of comedy and mild intrigue, with expressive characters trading barbs in classic style. Fans of the Clifton adventures will find this 2003 installment a thoroughly entertaining slice of the genteel chaos the series does so well.