Gomer Goof #3

Franquin's rubbery, anarchic genius is on full display in this 2019 Cinebook collection, as the cover shows the endearingly hapless Gomer Goof cheerfully bracing himself while an enormous cannon barrel recoils with enough force to scatter the very letters of his name across the ground. The bright red backdrop and Franquin's wonderfully elastic linework give the whole scene an irresistible energy — equal parts slapstick disaster and cartoon charm. If you've ever wanted to meet one of Franco-Belgian comics' most delightfully accident-prone characters, this $11.95 volume is a fine place to start.