Hermanus #3

The bold orange cover of Hermanus #3 sets a cheerful, theatrical mood, spotlighting the title character mid-performance — arms spread wide, one leg kicked up, wearing a striking black-and-white checkered coat and a clown's red nose. With a story titled "Applaus," the cover practically radiates the warmth of a crowd-pleasing performer soaking up the moment. Jan Bart Dieperink's loose, expressive linework gives Hermanus an irresistible sense of joy and showmanship that makes this 2015 Dutch gem hard to pass up.