Louca #1

A cheerful young footballer flashes a victory sign on the cover of this opening volume in Bruno Dequier's Louca series — a football tucked under his arm, a backpack slung over his shoulder, and a wide grin that practically jumps off the page. The warm, sun-baked schoolyard setting perfectly frames the energy of a kid ready to take on the world one kick at a time. "De Aftrap" — Dutch for "The Kickoff" — promises exactly that: a fresh start to what looks like a spirited, youth-driven football story drawn with real charm by Dequier.