Franka #14

The fourteenth chapter of Henk Kuijpers' beloved Dutch adventure series finds Franka front and center in a wonderfully kinetic scene: she and a blond companion cling to the rigging of what appears to be a hot-air balloon or ultralight aircraft, while the wreckage of an old wooden ship bow sits on a rooftop below them — a mystery figure lurking in a cockpit above adding an extra layer of intrigue. Kuijpers' clean, expressive linework is at its best here, capturing movement and mild peril with a light touch that has always made Franka such an appealing series. Het Portugese Goudschip — "The Portuguese Gold Ship" — promises maritime mystery and high-altitude adventure in equal measure.