Spirou et Fantasio #1

This handsome 2013 Dupuis volume collects two beloved Spirou et Fantasio adventures — Il y a un sorcier à Champignac and Spirou et les héritiers — showcasing Franquin's work at its most charming. The cover itself is a delight: Spirou's silhouette rendered in bold red against a pale background patterned with tiny repeated figures, his arms flung wide in that irrepressible, energetic pose that defines the character. It's a beautifully designed package that any fan of Franco-Belgian comics would be happy to have on their shelf.