Franka #16

Part of the long-running Dutch series De Avonturen van Franka, this sixteenth album — Succes Verzekerd — finds the resourceful red-haired heroine front and center in a sunlit, vintage-car garage brimming with atmosphere. The cover depicts Franka standing confidently beside a classic sports car while a companion works under the hood, with a beautifully restored blue vehicle and retro Shell and Castrol signage completing a scene that feels both nostalgic and full of promise. At 17,95 EUR, this 2014 entry is a treat for fans of elegant European bande dessinée and anyone who appreciates a well-drawn story with style to spare.