Suske en Wiske #318

A vivid candy-colored world sets the stage in this 2012 entry in the long-running Belgian series, as a pink, rotund character clings desperately to a bright yellow vehicle while a menacing giant raven looms overhead with glowing red eyes — and a whimsical landscape of oversized sweets and treats stretches across the background. "De suikerslaven" (The Sugar Slaves) promises an adventure that blends sugary fantasy with genuine peril, and the tension between that cheerful confectionery backdrop and the dark, swooping threat gives the cover a wonderfully playful edge. Fans of Suske en Wiske will find this installment — written by Peter Van Gucht and drawn by Luc Morjaeu — a fine addition to the shelf.