Nero de premieres #6

Part of Standaard Uitgeverij's "De Premières" reprint series spotlighting the earliest Nero stories, this 2017 volume showcases Jan Spier's original artwork for De Blauwe Toekan. The cover features a confident, broad-shouldered young man in black-and-white illustration style, arms folded with a small puff of smoke or breath visible beside him — a striking, clean image that feels true to the strip's mid-century roots. With Marc Sleen's name proudly displayed alongside the familiar Nero mascot header, it's a lovely package for anyone who wants to experience where this beloved Belgian series began.