Le Roi de la savane #[nn]

From the French publisher Delcourt, this 2008 Shampooing-imprint release presents Le Roi de la Savane with a cover that doubles as a vintage circus poster for the "Cirque Astropof" — a troupe of proud, mane-fluffed lions line the backdrop while a startled, wide-eyed donkey takes center stage, billed as "César, le meilleur lion!" The bold announcement "Spectacle annulé" splashed across the bottom hints at comedic chaos to come, and the whole design — with its worn typography, star borders, and mock program listings — sells the absurdist gag beautifully. A charming setup for what promises to be a funny, warmly illustrated Franco-Belgian comedy.