Spirou + Fantasio #48

Volume 48 in the long-running Carlsen Comics edition of Spirou und Fantasio, this 2009 release carries the intriguing title "Zu den Ursprüngen des Z" — "To the Origins of the Z." José Luis Munuera's cover artwork places a tall, sharp-featured villain in a grey suit front and centre, clutching a golden weapon or device, with the bold red letter Z looming dramatically behind him, while a red-haired boy and a smaller figure look on warily in the background. With writing duties shared by Jean-David Morvan, Yann, and Marcel Le Comte, and Munuera handling both pencils and inks, this issue promises a stylish, adventure-packed chapter for fans of the beloved Belgian duo.