Hexeleintje #2

A young dark-haired girl in a burgundy jacket holds a glowing orb containing a tiny mermaid, while fantastical creatures — bat-winged fish, serpentine forms, and delicate sea-beings — swirl around her against a deep rose background. Paola Antista's cover for this 2021 Daedalus release perfectly captures the whimsical, enchanted mood promised by the subtitle "In de ban van fabeldieren" ("In the Spell of Mythical Creatures"). Sylvia Douyé and Paola Antista's Hexeleintje continues to charm with this second volume, which looks like a genuine treat for fans of magical adventure and beautifully illustrated all-ages comics.