Spirou und Fantasio #18

Set in a vaulted underground laboratory crammed with bubbling equipment, mysterious machinery, and glowing substances, this German-language Carlsen Comics edition from 1987 pulls you straight into the alchemical intrigue promised by the title "Die Goldmacher" — The Gold Makers. Spirou and Fantasio peer cautiously into the cluttered workshop, where shelves of chemical apparatus, a small animal companion, and ominously coloured vapours hint at experiments well beyond the ordinary. Jean-Claude Fournier's cover art balances the duo's trademark charm with a wonderfully chaotic scene that makes this eighteenth volume in the beloved series an appealing addition to any Spirou collection.