Parker & Badger #1

The mismatched duo of Parker — a lanky, goofy fellow — and Badger — a hulking, tattooed bruiser clutching an ice cream cone — face off in bumper cars against a warm carnival sunset, and Cuadrado's lively linework makes it immediately clear this is a comedy built on cheerful chaos. Published by Dupuis in 2003, this first volume, subtitled Duo de Choc, sets the tone perfectly: two wildly incompatible characters thrown together for maximum comedic friction. If you enjoy buddy comedy with a distinctly Franco-Belgian flair, this opener is a fine place to start.