Spirou et Fantasio #7

This handsome 2013 Dupuis volume collects two Spirou et Fantasio adventures — Z comme Zorglub and L'Ombre du Z — in a beautifully designed edition that celebrates Franquin's enduring work with the series. The cover itself is a striking piece of graphic design: Spirou's silhouette rendered entirely in bold red against a cream background patterned with tiny repeating figures, his bellhop uniform and signature cap instantly recognizable even in pure shadow form. It's a stylish, confident tribute that any fan of Franco-Belgian comics will want on their shelf.