Le Voyage Extraordinaire #1

A group of young adventurers rides atop what appears to be a giant mechanical turtle, gliding across a tranquil lily-padded waterway beneath the shade of an enormous ancient tree — and the sense of wide-eyed wonder Silvio Camboni conjures in that single image makes this 2012 French-language series opener from Vents d'Ouest immediately irresistible. The ornate red border and elegant title lettering give Le Voyage Extraordinaire the feel of a treasured storybook, perfectly matching the Jules Verne-flavored spirit Denis-Pierre Filippi brings to the project. If you're drawn to all-ages adventure with gorgeous, richly detailed artwork, this first volume is a thoroughly inviting place to begin.