Game of Crowns #2

A delightful parody romp from Casterman, this second volume of Game of Crowns — subtitled "Spice and Fire" — leans gleefully into fantasy satire. The cover shows a silver-haired young woman standing defiantly at the center of a ring of flames, clutching an elaborate iron throne-like contraption, while three cartoony dragons swoop and snarl overhead in shades of green and teal. With Tartuff's vibrant, expressive coloring bringing every lick of fire and googly-eyed dragon to life, this 2018 entry looks like a warmly irreverent treat for fans of epic fantasy who don't mind their dragons served with a side of silliness.