Die Schlümpfe #31

A giant Smurf finds himself thoroughly outnumbered on the cover of this 2013 German-language album, pinned to the ground by a swarm of small, club-wielding cave children who seem delightfully determined to keep him there. The bright yellow background and bold, expressive artwork make the comedic predicament immediately irresistible — it's classic Smurf chaos with a prehistoric twist. Written by Thierry Culliford, Alain Jost, and Max Murmel, with art and inks by Pascal Garray and colors by Nine Culliford, Die Schlümpfe in Pilulit is a wonderfully energetic entry in the long-running series.