Les Lumières de la France #1

Joann Sfar launches this charming Franco-Belgian series with a cover that sets the tone beautifully: a wide-eyed countess in an opulent golden gown cradles a small child and a fuzzy orange cat against a backdrop of ornate château gardens, while whimsical cherub-like figures drift through a sun-drenched sky above. The lush, expressive linework and warm palette give La Comtesse Éponyme an irresistible storybook atmosphere. Published by Dargaud in 2011, this opening volume promises a richly imagined adventure rooted in the spirit of Enlightenment-era France.