Merlusse #[nn]

Based on Marcel Pagnol's beloved story, this Grand Angle/Bamboo Édition adaptation of Merlusse brings a touch of warmth to a wintry scene — the cover, signed by A. Dan with script by Serge Scotto and Éric Stoffel, centers on a gruff, bearded figure bundled against the cold, looming large against a brooding grey backdrop while a toy bear, a drum, and other small gifts are arranged in the foreground. The word "Noël" (Christmas) glows softly behind him, hinting at a holiday story with plenty of heart beneath a rough exterior. Published in 2015, this Franco-Belgian graphic novel is a welcoming entry point for fans of Pagnol's Provençal spirit rendered in comics form.