Stoppeltje #12

A delightful trip to outer space awaits in this 2021 Dupuis volume from Pierre Bailly and Céline Fraipont, as the lovable little black-and-red critter Stoppeltje finds himself on Planeet Kapsalon — Planet Hair Salon! The cover sets a wonderfully chaotic scene: a tall blue rabbit-like creature, Stoppeltje himself clutched in the middle, and a spiky red alien monster all seem locked in some kind of tug-of-war, with a retro rocket ship and a star-filled sky stretching out behind them. It's bright, bouncy, and full of that signature charm that makes this Belgian series such a treat for young readers.