Elsje #5

Elsje stands at the center of this cheerful cover by Gerben Valkema, looking slightly overwhelmed as a web of lines connects her to a wonderfully chaotic swirl of modern life — smartphones, laptops, social media icons, a giant sandwich, a koala, a caveman, and more. It's a clever visual snapshot of a world with almost too much going on at once, perfectly capturing the spirit of the series. Volume 5 of this Dutch gem looks like a delightful, warmly humorous read for fans of slice-of-life comics.