Les Mauvaises humeurs de James et de la tête X #[nn]

This 2007 collection from 6 Pieds Sous Terre gathers the irreverent misadventures of James et la Tête X into one handsome recueil, its bold red cover adorned with gold ornamental lettering and a grinning skull sporting an eye patch — setting a tone that's equal parts mischief and theatrical flair. The striking graphic design, framed like a vintage circus broadside, makes the package as fun to look at as it promises to be to read. A fine way to catch up on the complete run in one go.