Les Pourquoi en BD #1

A cheerful, curiosity-driven collection from writer Philippe Vandel and artist Alan-Madd, Les Pourquoi en BD promises to tackle life's big "whys" through the playful medium of comics. The bright pink cover sets a lighthearted tone, with thought bubbles floating above a quizzical-looking man — one depicting a snake charmer at work, another a mysterious spinning object with musical notes — all surrounded by bold question marks. Published by Editions Jungle in 2014, this is an entertaining blend of pop curiosity and bande dessinée storytelling that's hard to resist.