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Jean-Claude Forest - Hypocrite and the Loch Ness monster

whimsical and playful, Hypocrite debuted as a daily newspaper strip in France Soir newspaper in 1971. It ran from February to December. Hypocrite, a French teenage girl gets hired by a rich old British lady to be the lady's "niece". The old lady's castle just happens to be situated at the shores of Loch ness lake. There Hypocrite meets various entities, including the LochNess monster, a Scottish bagpipes playing ghost, a mute boy gardener, and the evil himself!

Dino Battaglia- "Death and the Gambler"

is one of short stories illustrated by Dino Battaglia, a giant of Italian comic art. It appeared in Corriere dei Piccoli in the late 1960s, and was the first of a series of short-story adaptations Battaglia illustrated. Battagtlia's unique style, with scratchboard textures cloaking his lovingly-detailed world in mist, perfectly complements Prosper Merimee's enjoyable fable set in a world in which the old pagan gods coexist with Catholic Christianity.

T'Zee - An African Tragedy (2022)

T'Zee is dead... or is he? For this corrupt leader of a fictional African country near the Congo, it may be the end. His generals have abandoned him. The palaces he built on the backs of his countrymen are deserted or destroyed. His trophy wife harbors a secret passion for a man her own age, dangerously close to T'Zee's orbit. by Appollo, Brüno.

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The Misfits Club for Girls 01 - Paloma (Europe Comics 2021)

Written by Béka. Art by Méhu Camille. Four high school girls who have problems fitting in decide to join forces and form their own club, which they feel will empower them to better face the world and their own individual problems. Their first goal is to get girl No. 5 to join them: Paloma, a troubled and anti-social teenager who's lived in more than fifteen foster homes since she was six. But before the Misfits can welcome Paloma into the fold, they must first get her to confront her difficult and tragic past

A House Without Windows (2021)

by Marc Ellison  (Author), Didier Kassaï (Illustrator). By the delicate hand of Didier Kassaï (Storm Over Bangui) comes a graphic documentary about the street children of Bangui, told in a style that mixes photos and illustrations. In the Central African Republic, children grow up in a state of insecurity, poverty, and malnutrition. The land has become what many call "a house without windows."

Dog Days Story (2020)

By Cyprien Mathieu, Rémy Benjamin & Olivier Perret. Summer vacation is going to be anything but relaxing for François and his sons... After hours of endless traffic jams, François and his children—Kevin, the withdrawn teenager, and Baptiste who doesn't care for anything but his dog Hermione—finally arrive at a village in the South of France where François passed a summer long ago. But the tranquility of their stay is quickly compromised, not only by the heated relationship between François and his wife, Clara, who is slow to join them, but especially by the sudden disappearance of Hermione, who is not the only missing canine in the area...

The Lion of Judah

1920s Nairobi. When two Africans are found gruesomely murdered, all signs point to John Wallace, a promising young plantation owner with a bright future ahead of him and a beautiful bride-to-be. What drove him to kill these men? His silence and a corrupt system lead to internment, without a trial, in a vicious Kenyan prison camp. But sadistic guards, conspiring cellmates, and harsh desert labor are no match for the suffering that Wallace feels inside over the life he lost, and how best to get it back. He’s willing to do anything for revenge—even loose the mysterious beast lurking within… Script by Stephen Desberg - Art by Hugues Labiano. 

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The Lion of Judah 01 (Europe Comics 2020)

Script by Stephen Desberg - Art by Hugues Labiano. 1920s Nairobi. When two Africans are found gruesomely murdered, all signs point to John Wallace, a promising young plantation owner with a bright future ahead of him and a beautiful bride-to-be. What drove him to kill these men? His silence and a corrupt system lead to internment, without a trial, in a vicious Kenyan prison camp. But sadistic guards, conspiring cellmates, and harsh desert labor are no match for the suffering that Wallace feels inside over the life he lost, and how best to get it back. He’s willing to do anything for revenge—even loose the mysterious beast lurking within…

Willie Nelson - A Graphic History (NBM 2020)

by T.J. Kirsch  (Author), Havard S. Johansen (Illustrator), Coskun Kuzgun (Illustrator), Jesse Lonergan (Illustrator). Since he was a child in Hill County, Texas, he has been writing and performing for adoring crowds. Though his mainstream success did not come until later in his life, he has been determined to take his unique sound and voice to the people even before he was a household name. There have been tragedies, missteps, IRS troubles, good times and bad along the way, but Willie continues to shine his positive outlook and project his humble voice out into the world. In this graphic novel biography, all the chapters represent a different era of his life and struggles - each illustrated by a unique indie comics talent.

Incredible! (2020)

Script by Zabus - Art by Hippolyte. Jean-Loup is 11 years old and lives with his dad—and he’s afraid of everything. So he stays in his bedroom, hiding behind his OCD as he collects facts and figures on every conceivable subject and classifies them on thousands of numbered cards. If only he had someone to share them with. He’ll soon have his chance at school, but getting up in front of the class is the scariest thing of all. Then, on the morning of the presentation, at 7:29 and 57 seconds, something incredible happens that will change his life forever… A humorous, moving story brought to life by Hippolyte’s timeless illustrations, reminiscent of Sempé.

Ivory Pearl

"Ivory Pearl" is the final work by the French master of noir fiction, Jean-Patrick Manchette. But this wide-reaching geopolitical thriller, blending action and adventure, was only known to readers in its unfinished form, as written by Manchette before his passing in 1995. Now, using his father's notes, Doug Headline has finally put together the full tale, alongside artist Max Cabanes. Together, they have brought Ivory Pearl to vivid life in a graphic novel not to be missed.

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The Master Chocolatier 01 - The Boutique (2019)

Script by Bénédicte Gourdon, Eric Corbeyran - Art by Denis Chetville. Alex Carret is a talented young Brussels chocolatier whose life takes a drastic turn when he quits his job and agrees to partner with a friend of a friend named Ben. He’s a little wary of him at first, but when Ben comes up with a business plan, a space, a brilliant branding idea, and a 100,000-euro loan, Alex can’t resist the temptation of seeing his lifelong dream come true. Soon he and his team are selecting the finest chocolate from countries around the world and throwing a launch party, which is a smash success. But will that put them in the crosshairs of other local power brokers?

States of Mind (2019)

Patrice Guillon, Emilie Guillon & Sebastien Samson. The true story of a spirited young woman whose brilliant mind is caught in the grip of mental illness, known as bipolar disorder. In constant flux between transient euphoria and utter despair, Camille attempts to decode her mind and treat her illness. 

Kivu (2019)

Script by Jean Van Hamme - Art by Christophe Simon. Stéphane, fresh out of college, has gone to work for a powerful industrial consortium. He is soon put in charge of negotiating an important contract in the Congo, and sets off for Africa. But once there, he discovers a cynical and corrupt world beyond anything he could have imagined. His destiny is altered forever when he crosses the path of Violette, a Congolese child hunted by a powerful rebel chief. On his journey, he will also meet Dr. Denis Mukwege, real-life Congolese gynecologist whose activism and medical work won him the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize.

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MULATAKO 01 - Immersion (2018)

"Mulatako", which means union in Duala language. "Mulatako" is a sci-fi comic book inspired by our reality in Cameroon, including the myth of Mami-Wata or Jengu in the Duala language, to which we have stuck all kinds of stories, the funniest in the world. more horrible.

Marilyn's Monsters (2018)

This is Marilyn Monroe like you've never seen her before... Chasing fame and immortality, a downtrodden Norma Jean Baker runs away to the famously twisted Holy Wood, where dreams become reality. She gives in to the powers that be, and allows herself to be reinvented into Marilyn, a real movie star. Though Marilyn dances in the limelight, it’s not bright enough to purge the demons that crept through Norma’s past, and lurk in the shadows of her present. Written and illustrated by Tommy Redolfi, Marilyn’s Monsters immerses readers—through its abstract and evocative art and cinematic storytelling—in a beautifully dark world that obscures the line between dreams and nightmares.

A Real Job (2018)

Javi has left Spain for Berlin. He doesn't speak German and hardly knows anyone there. He wants to be a comic book artist. but all his friends advise him to find a real job. He desperately needs to believe in himself. and to be believed. Burning with the desire to leave his mark. yet patient like any professional observer. Javi tells the story of his world. which becomes his first comic.

In Search of the Unicorn

1471. Leading a band of faithful crossbowmen, Juan de Olid leaves Castile in secret, bound for adventure and the unknown lands of Sub-Saharan Africa. The expedition’s objective is to bring back a unicorn horn as quickly as possible—the future of the kingdom depends on it. On the advice of the most pre-eminent experts of their day, Juan de Olid and his companions take along with them the one thing that can help them in their quest: a virgin. For the scent of unsullied maidens has the power to tame the most formidable of unicorns. Meanwhile, the apothecaries of King Henry IV of Castile, nicknamed “the Impotent,” impatiently await this legendary horn, as it is said it can cure the King and ensure the continuation of the royal line… Script by Emilio Ruiz - Art by Ana Miralles.

Katanga

In 1960, after 80 years spent under Belgian colonial rule, Congo declares its independence. Less than two weeks later, the rich mining province of Katanga secedes. Immediately after the secession, Congo and Katanga enter into a war for the dominance of mining territories, including the diamond province, Kasai. The war is followed by civilian massacres and exoduses, at which point the UN intervenes and sends peacekeepers to the area. At the same time, though, a ruthless horde of mercenaries are recruited and sent there to liberate occupied areas. A black servant, Charlie, changes his own fate drastically by getting his hands on a priceless treasure, making him the most wanted man in Katanga… Script by Fabien Nury - Art by Sylvain Vallée.

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Bandit (2017)

Script by François Troukens - Art by Alain Bardet. Based on the life and crimes of François Troukens, “Bandit” delves into the former armed robber’s childhood and early criminal acts, recounts some of his most famous and audacious heists and the life on the run that followed, and shows how even a Public Enemy Number One can change his ways and embark on the path towards redemption.

Kobane Calling 01 - The First Trip (2016)

Script & Art by Zerocalcare. Zerocalcare, the Italian cartoonist, undertook a journey in the Middle East with the association Rojava Calling that tries to help the Kurdish population in their fight against ISIS. The reportage is a heart-breaking tale of courage, friendship and resistance. Zerocalcare, with his unique style and with his incredible sense of humor, gives us a personal report of what happens every day in Syria, and who the Kurdish resistance units really are. A book of beautiful and well-drawn characters, a lot of humor and above all, a lot of sympathy.

Aya (Drawn & Quarterly-2007)

By Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie. An Eisner Award-nominee! Meet the studious and clear-sighted Aya, her easy-going friends Adjoua and Bintou, and their meddling relatives and neighbors. It's a breezy and wryly funny account of the desire for joy and freedom, and of the simple pleasures and private troubles of everyday life in Yop City. An unpretentious and gently humorous story of an Africa rarely seen - spirited, hopeful and resilient.

African Trilogy

Each volume of this trilogy set throughout Africa corresponds to one of the three famous African teas: the first is the tea symbolizing death; the second, the tea of friendship; and the third and final volume corresponds to the third tea, symbolizing love. Script by Zidrou - Art by Raphaël Beuchot.

Wendy

Far from the hell of the trenches, Wendy lives in Normandy in a castle that houses an antenna of the British secret services. Her Majesty's agent lives in the high society which constitutes her playground. Sent to Africa under a zoologist's cover, her mission is to evaluate before elimination Captain William James, a wounded false suspected of intelligence with the 'enemy. A comic by Fred Duval and Christophe Quet.

Dogma

1995. Kibeho, Rwanda. Peacekeepers discover a newborn infected with hundreds of dead bodies. A girl. A miracle. Nowadays. A Mississippi hospital is in the limelight. Several terminally ill patients woke up cured. Grace, a young woman of Rwandan origin, would be at the origin of these miracles. Frightened by the curiosity that she arouses, she runs away with Zoran, a young unfrocked monk. During their stroke, the seven wounds of Christ appear on his body ... His case is not isolated. 

In the four corners of the world, other stigmatized people are making themselves known. For the Vatican, these phenomena announce the imminent coming of a Messiah. Christ or Antichrist? It is by tracking the Signs of Time that they will discover when He will be born, where He will be born, Who He will be. Dogma. A comic by Stéphane Betbeder and Elia Bonetti.

The Munroes

For a long time the whites of Kenya have rained and rained in the Rift Valley. Today, their days are numbered. Robert Munroe, an aristocrat at the head of a coffee plantation, faces a succession of seizures, not the least of which is Sean's younger son. Hostile to the ultra-conservative white community, Sean dares to be enraptured by a Kikuyu from the slums of Nairobi. He was found guilty of murdering him, and tried to do himself justice. Robert would like to be able to count on the help of his eldest son and his only daughter to face these problems, but Ted is a good for nothing and Karen can no longer bear his father. The Munroes. A comic by Christian Perrissin and Boro Pavlovic.

Cycle Circus

Wangari Maathai. The “Black and Green Woman”. This transcendental Kenyan, awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, conferred a new approach to the relashionship of man with nature. The comic proposes an approach to the figure and work of Maathai focusing on respect and admiration. The story takes the shape of a documentary where the real protagonist is incorportated into nature, from the perspective of a humble voyager. Cycle Circus. A comic by Joseba Gomez and Carrasco Josema.

The Call Of Origins

Harlem, the 20s The young Anna is day working in the restaurant of his uncle and aunt, and the night dancing to the rhythm of jazz. A life that could be light. But Anna is tormented by his origins: it is mestizo, a difficult status which prevents it from its place. One day she finds out about his unknown father, a white man, mysteriously disappeared in Africa. She thinks only find him, and managed to join the expedition members visiting the continent in search of the origins of man. To each his quest, to each his origins: the following parties together in pursuit of their dreams. Screenplay: Joel Callède | Drawing: Gaël Séjourné. 

All jeopardize to go in search of its origins? At the intersection of Out of Africa and the novels of Joseph Conrad, this trio finds the romantic spirit of adventure while offering a realistic look at a time and on a phenomenon that everyone feels at some point in his life: The Call Of Origins.

Fulu

Slave men, Fulu is a woman who built his life as a hymn to freedom and Magnetic magic Fulù. A work signed the talented duo Trillo and Risso. Script: Carlos Trillo. Design: Eduardo Risso. 

In Africa, European make raids with the aim of capturing indigenous to sell them into slavery on the other side of the Atlantic. The washers of Da Fontes master of the vessel are filled. However, when the prisoners passed before him, the man is disturbed. Indeed, Fulù is a young black woman with a blonde hair. What the slave does not know is that she knows about voodoo. He would be able to touch her ​​... but she gives him a look so cold that it frightens. Later, their ship finally comes in a Brazilian port. A buyer of slaves boarded to search the human cargo. Despite the objections of the captain, he also takes Fulù. The day ends. Da Fontes will hang himself in his cabin. Took on the slave market, the young woman with blond hair is bought by the Duchess, to serve the daughter of the latter. The problem is that once in this property, Fulù attracts attention including that of the beloved of his mistress. For his freedom, the sapling is ready for anything. She imagines a trap, in which her ​​suitor throws himself body and soul.

Boulouloum et Guiliguili

Lost Jungles is a series of comic French-Belgian of adventure Raoul Cauvin scenario and Mazel drawing created in no.1965 newspaper Spirou entitled Boulouloum and Guiliguili. The animal reserve is Kawangana victim of poachers who try to capture or kill the animals, fortunately Boulouloum sort of mini-Tarzan and Guiliguili strong gorilla protect the reserve.

Characters

• Boulouloum, is the hero of the series. Nicknamed Tarzan-miniature or mini-Tarzan is as brave as his idol. Later he called Kaloum .
• Guiliguili is a fierce gorilla that helps Boulouloum. Later he called Kong .
• Jo and Hary are two poachers who want to kill animals to make money.
• Pin-up is a girl who grew up in the middle of gorillas.
• Miss Stenvenson is a photographer.
• Mr. Jürgens is the leader of the band of traffickers.
• Baracca is the henchman of Mr. Jürgens.
• Kurt is the driver of the boat Mr. Jürgens.
• Chop-Suey is a Chinese cook.
• Pepe is a specialist in dynamite.