Spirou et Fantasio #5

This handsome 2013 Dupuis collection brings together four Spirou et Fantasio adventures by Franquin — La gorille a bonne mine, Vacances sans histoires, Le Nid des Marsupilami, and La Foire aux gangsters — in one satisfying hardcover volume. The cover is a delight in itself: Spirou's silhouette rendered in bold red dances energetically against a white background packed with tiny repeated drawings of the characters, creating a wonderfully playful graphic effect. A must for fans of Franco-Belgian comics, this fifth volume is a lovely way to experience Franquin's celebrated run with these iconic characters.