Mafalda #8

Quino's beloved little Argentine philosopher takes center stage in this eighth volume from Glénat's French-language collection, Mafalda et ses amis. The vibrant pink cover says it all: Mafalda — dark-haired and animated — faces off with her blonde, arms-crossed friend in what looks like a spirited difference of opinion, the kind of delightfully relatable childhood standoff that has charmed readers for generations. A wonderful entry point or a satisfying continuation, this 2011 edition keeps Quino's warmly witty world as fresh and engaging as ever.