Elle(s) #1

A pink-haired girl with striking mismatched eyes stands front and center on this charming cover, while four other versions of her — each with subtly different expressions and personalities — fan out behind her, hinting at a story rich with identity and self-discovery. Kid Toussaint and Aveline Stokart bring Elle(s): The New Girl to English-language readers through Ablaze, and the warm, softly lit art style gives the whole thing an inviting animated-feature quality. If you're looking for something fresh and emotionally resonant on the 2022 shelf, this opener has real appeal.