De Bergenvaarders #2

Set against the stepped gables and church spires of a medieval Flemish city, this second volume of De Bergenvaarders throws readers straight into the thick of it — a boisterous crowd of merchants, rogues, and travelers pressing in from every angle, with a young red-haired figure and a dark-haired companion at the center of the commotion, one brandishing what looks like a scroll or baton. The ensemble cast is wonderfully expressive, from the fur-capped elder to the wide-eyed creature peering out among the figures, hinting at a lively, character-driven adventure rooted in the merchant world of the Low Countries. Syndikaat's 2023 release looks like a treat for fans of historically flavored Flemish comics with a hearty sense of humor.