Horus #1

Johane Matte launches this French-language all-ages adventure with a cover that says it all: a wide-eyed, dark-haired child sprinting for dear life while a small falcon-headed companion tumbles along beside them — all with two enormous, distinctly unamused hippos looming out of the tall grass in hot pursuit. The energy is infectious, blending Egyptian mythology with laugh-out-loud slapstick in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun for readers of any age. Published by Les 400 Coups in 2009, L'enfant à tête de faucon is a promising opener to what looks like a wonderfully chaotic series.