Gaston Lagaffe – A Quiet Summer

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French Paper Art Club · Fine Art Print

Gaston Lagaffe

An illustration by Delaf
Journal de Spirou (Dupuis Publishing) · Summer Special 2026

Limited to just 30 copies
Numbered and signed by Delaf & Lewis Trondheim

To mark the release of Des boum et des paf, the new Gaston Lagaffe album, French Paper Art Club presents a fine art print of the illustration created by Delaf for the 2026 summer special of the Journal de Spirou.

A quiet corner of the countryside, a nap in the shade and an instrument only Gaston could dream up: Delaf creates a summer scene in which the gentle landscape meets the humour and imagination of Franquin’s much-loved character. An invitation to slow down and enjoy every last detail.

Two signatures for a collector’s edition

Each copy is numbered and signed by Delaf and Lewis Trondheim, respectively the artist and writer of the new album. Their two signatures bring together the creators of Des boum et des paf in an edition limited to 30 copies.

The edition

Illustration: Delaf · Journal de Spirou, Summer Special 2026
Printing & paper: Pigment print on Smooth Fine Art 230 g/m² paper
Size: 60 × 40 cm · Landscape format
Edition: Limited edition of 30 numbered copies
Signatures: Delaf & Lewis Trondheim

From the Journal de Spirou to a fine art print

Originally published across the wraparound cover of the 2026 summer special, this composition comes into its own as a 60 × 40 cm print. Pigment printing captures the delicate linework and subtle colours of this peaceful countryside interlude.

Wraparound cover of the Journal de Spirou Summer Special 2026, illustrated by Delaf, featuring Gaston Lagaffe in the countryside — The illustration as originally published on the cover of the *Journal de Spirou*, Summer Special 2026.

The creators of the new album

Delaf & Lewis Trondheim

With Des boum et des paf, artist Delaf, writer Lewis Trondheim and color artist Ben BK continue Gaston’s adventures. An eye for detail, a sense of movement and a flair for visual comedy come together in the world created by Franquin.

Delaf

Artwork · Print illustration

A Quebec-born artist and co-creator of Les Nombrils with Maryse Dubuc, Delaf continues Gaston’s adventures with expressive artwork and close attention to Franquin’s artistic legacy.

Lewis Trondheim

Writer of the new album

Lewis Trondheim joins Delaf as the writer of Des boum et des paf. His comic timing and gift for inventive situations bring readers a fresh encounter with comics’ most famous blunderer.

30 copies · 60 × 40 cm · Numbered & signed by Delaf and Lewis Trondheim