Mademoiselle J. #1

Set against the sleek hull of a grand ocean liner, this opening volume of Mademoiselle J. introduces two immediately compelling figures: a thoughtful young blonde girl seated quietly in the foreground, and a red-haired boy in a bellhop's uniform mid-leap, his cap spinning playfully into the air. Laurent Verron's linework, both on pencils and inks, brings a lively, classic European charm to the 1929 period setting that feels fresh and full of promise. Written by Yves Sente and published by Dupuis in 2021, Ze noemden hem Rooie is a stylish, warmly illustrated start to what looks like a delightful adventure.