Lefranc #22

A rugged coastal landscape sets the mood for this 2011 Casterman entry in the long-running Lefranc series, with Alain Maury's cover depicting the confident, red-scarfed Lefranc standing at the mouth of what appears to be a bunker entrance, while a group of young people peers cautiously from the rocky outcrop behind him. The title "Les Enfants du Bunker" — The Children of the Bunker — promises a mystery rooted in wartime architecture and youthful intrigue, with the windswept coastline and looming shadows giving the scene a quietly tense atmosphere. Written by Michel Jacquemart and illustrated with clean, assured linework by Maury, this volume is a solid addition to the francophone adventure tradition that has defined Lefranc for decades.