Oude bokken en groene blaadjes #1

A portly, trench-coated gentleman strides confidently before the unmistakable silhouette of Big Ben, autumn leaves swirling around him in a scene that immediately evokes classic European detective fiction. This first installment of Oude bokken en groene blaadjes — subtitled "De zwarte vlek" — arrives in 2016 with art, inking, and coloring all in the capable hands of Etienne Willem, whose warm, textured style gives the London backdrop a wonderful storybook atmosphere. A promising opening chapter for what already looks like a richly illustrated series.