Suske en Wiske #260

This 1999 entry in Willy Vandersteen's beloved Belgian series finds Suske and Wiske caught up in a colorful adventure titled "De Bonte Bollen" — meaning "The Colorful Balls." The cover, illustrated by Paul Geerts, sets a wonderfully chaotic tone: a yellow Citroën 2CV bounces along a country road near a stone bridge while Wiske is swept joyfully into the air, carried aloft by a cheerful cluster of multicolored balloons. It's a warm, lively image that captures the playful spirit Suske en Wiske fans have long cherished, published by Standaard Uitgeverij as album #260 in the long-running series.