Le Royaume #2

This 2010 Dupuis album marks the second chapter of Benoît Feroumont's Le Royaume, subtitled Les Deux Princesses — and the cover immediately sets a playful, adventurous tone. A small, wide-eyed girl clutches a sword nearly as tall as she is while a burly, good-natured man crouches beside her, and a little yellow bird flutters overhead — all of them gazing up at a tall, confident woman in red whose boots and corset suggest she's no stranger to action. Feroumont's rounded, expressive character designs radiate warmth and charm, making this an inviting entry in the series for readers of all ages.