Mademoiselle J. #1

Set against the imposing hull of a great ocean liner, this Dupuis album introduces two instantly appealing figures: a thoughtful young blonde woman seated with pencil in hand, and a red-suited, wild-haired boy caught mid-leap, his cap flying through the air. Subtitled Il s'appelait Ptirou and set in 1929, the story brings together the worlds of Mademoiselle J. and the irrepressible Ptirou in what promises to be a charming period adventure. Yves Sente and Verron deliver a cover full of energy and elegance that makes this 2020 release hard to set aside.