Les Beaux Étés #1

A family of five — kids of varying ages, a mother in a summer hat, and a father reading a map — marches cheerfully through the grass on this charming opening volume from writer Zidrou and artist Jordi Lafebre. The figures are rendered in soft, leafy greens and blues that evoke sun-dappled summer days, perfectly setting the mood for a story titled "Cap au sud!" — heading south. Published by Dargaud in 2015, this first album promises the warmth and gentle humor of a family road trip told with real affection.