Spirou Album #186

This chunky 520-page album from Dupuis collects a generous helping of the beloved Belgian weekly Spirou, and the cover makes its arrival delightfully clear — a frazzled young character lugs an overstuffed bag of tools and supplies through the Rédaction Spirou doorway, exclaiming (in French) that he finally has work to do. A battered trumpet and a round red object are strewn on the floor beside him, adding a wonderfully chaotic, lived-in energy to the scene. For fans of Franco-Belgian comics, this 1987 hardcover anthology is a substantial and cheerful addition to any collection.