Petit Vampire #2

Joann Sfar's Petit Vampire returns with "Acte 2 : La maison de la terreur qui fait peur," and the cover sets the mood perfectly — a small, wide-eyed child in an orange outfit sits surrounded by a wonderfully unsettling crew of monsters: a massive green crocodilian beast, a shambling zombie figure, glowing-eyed creatures, and mysterious blob-like beings, all bathed in moody purples and greens beneath a looming haunted house. It's the kind of delightfully creepy imagery that makes this 2018 Rue de Sèvres release irresistible for readers who love their spookiness served with a generous dash of charm. Sfar's loose, expressive linework gives every ghoulish character a personality that feels more playful than frightening — a perfect blend for younger readers and adults alike.