Freaks' Squeele #4

Florent Maudoux's darkly charming ensemble gets the spotlight treatment in this fourth volume of Freaks' Squeele, subtitled "Suicide Pizza." The cover assembles the full crew in striking fashion — a composed, suited figure at the center flanked by a cast of monstrous and gothic companions, including a horned beast, a sharp-dressed brute, and two younger, more vulnerable-looking characters caught up in the chaos. Published by Ankama in 2011, this French album is a fine entry point into Maudoux's blend of creature-feature atmosphere and offbeat camaraderie.