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Fantastic Foes and Whimsical Worlds

This week’s picks are a wild ride through two completely different kinds of storytelling, but both are packed with unforgettable moments. Whether you’re into cosmic stakes and superheroics or you crave something quieter and beautifully surreal, these books have you covered: Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The Coming of Galactus and Pistouvi.

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Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The Coming of Galactus

Sometimes, you just need to go big. And they don’t get much bigger than The Coming of Galactus. This is the Fantastic Four at their absolute best, penned by the legendary duo of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. We’re talking high-stakes cosmic drama, jaw-dropping visuals, and all the classic Marvel magic that still holds up decades later.

The story starts small—an unassuming warning from the Watcher about an impending threat—and escalates into one of the greatest epics in comic history. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, shows up, and the FF are suddenly facing not just a supervillain but an existential threat. Throw in the debut of the Silver Surfer and his tragic, poetic arc, and you’ve got a story that sticks with you long after the last page.

Reading this again is like revisiting an old friend who reminds you why you fell in love with comics in the first place. It’s bold, it’s bombastic, and it’s bursting with that larger-than-life energy that only Lee and Kirby could deliver. If you’ve never experienced this story before, now’s the perfect time. And if you have, trust me—it’s just as good the second (or tenth) time around.

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Pistouvi

Where Fantastic Four takes you to the farthest reaches of the universe, Pistouvi pulls you into an intimate, whimsical world that feels like a dream you don’t want to wake up from. This graphic novel is sweet, strange, and deeply emotional.

The story follows Jeanne, a young girl living in a mysterious world with her fox friend, Pistouvi. But this isn’t your typical fairy tale. There’s a quiet melancholy woven through the book, with themes of growing up, loss, and the bittersweet nature of change. The art, by Bertrand Gatignol, is absolutely stunning—every panel feels like it’s been plucked from an illustrated storybook.

What struck me most about Pistouvi is how it captures the feeling of childhood—the magic and wonder, but also the creeping realization that nothing stays the same forever. It’s the kind of book that sticks with you, not because it’s flashy or loud, but because it’s honest and deeply human.

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Whether you’re looking for universe-shattering action or a tender, reflective escape, this week’s picks offer something special. Swing by the shop and let me know what you think—did Galactus blow your mind, or did Pistouvi touch your heart?