Elsje #9

Elsje leaps off this cover with pure, infectious joy — the curly-haired young heroine is caught mid-freefall, grinning ear to ear with a parachute pack on her back and a small plane visible above her against a bright blue sky. Titled Yolo, this 2020 album from Uitgeverij L by the creative duo Hercules & Valkema perfectly captures Elsje's bold, spirited personality in a single thrilling image. If you're looking for an all-ages Belgian comic full of charm and adventure, this volume makes a wonderfully inviting entry point.