La Smala #3

The third volume of Marco Paulo and Robberecht's La Smala arrives with a cover that captures the series' cheerful, chaotic energy perfectly — four kids and a small cat hurtle along what looks like a giant roller-coaster rail above a bustling cityscape, their wildly varied expressions running the gamut from gleeful to genuinely terrified. Published by Dargaud in 2008, this Franco-Belgian all-ages series delivers exactly the kind of lively, sun-bright fun the cover promises. If you enjoy stories built around a boisterous, mismatched bunch of youngsters, Plein tube! looks like a very enjoyable ride.