Bastos et Zakousky #5

The fifth adventure of the beloved Franco-Belgian duo arrives with a snowy, dramatic flair — the cover by Pierre Tranchand shows Zakousky carrying an unconscious young woman through a wintry landscape, a covered wagon visible in the blizzard behind them, all rendered in Tranchand's clean, expressive ligne claire style. Written by François Corteggiani, *Pour une chapka de larmes* ("For a Chapka of Tears") promises the mix of humor and adventure the series does so well, with that evocative title hinting at Cold War-era intrigue set against a Russian-flavored backdrop. A solid 1985 entry from Glénat that fans of lighthearted European comics will find very easy to pick up.