Critters #20

Two anthropomorphic adventurers — a dark-furred character and a mouse — ride llamas through lush jungle terrain toward a distant village nestled in the mountains, with a trailside sign pointing the way to a "Secret Lost City" just 2 km ahead. The cover by Reed Waller sets a wonderfully breezy tone of expedition and discovery that fits Critters' trademark blend of humor and heart. With "In Search of Ancient Mixtups" kicking off in this 1988 Fantagraphics anthology, it's a charming invitation to tag along on what promises to be an entertainingly offbeat adventure.