Echec épate #1

From Cazenove, Val, and Mic comes this charming French comedy series that puts a delightfully absurd spin on the royal game of chess. The cover sets the tone perfectly: a full army of cartoonishly expressive chess pieces — kings, queens, bishops, rooks, knights, and pawns — line up on a lush green field, while in the foreground two lovesick pawns share a cozy picnic on a checkered blanket, complete with a heart floating between them. Un pion c'est tout! ("A pawn is everything!") says it all — Bamboo Édition's 2021 release promises laughs for chess fans and casual readers alike.