Le meunier Hurlant #[nn]

Rendered in striking monochrome ink, this Futuropolis graphic novel adaptation of Arto Paasilinna's novel brings Nicolas Dumontheuil's expressive linework to life on a wonderfully chaotic cover — a wild-eyed man dangles from a wooden structure beside a rustic watermill, fist raised and mouth wide open mid-shout, every line crackling with frantic energy. The pastoral forest setting contrasts beautifully with his unbridled fury, setting the tone for what promises to be an earthy, darkly comedic tale. A handsome addition to Franco-Belgian comics in 2024, this one earns its exclamation point.