C'est dur d'être de gauche #[nn]

Aurel's sharp political humor gets a suitably stormy showcase on this Glénat cover, where a suited figure clings desperately to a bright pink surfboard, battered by rain and looming waves — a wonderfully apt visual metaphor for the title's rueful joke, "It's hard to be left-wing." Presented by Renaud Dely, this collection captures the absurdity and resilience of progressive politics in 2012 France with a light, self-deprecating touch. If you enjoy cartooning that makes you laugh and wince in equal measure, this one earns its place on the shelf.