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The Monstrous Dreams of Mr. Providence (Europe Comics 2022)

Script by Daria Schmitt - Art by Daria Schmitt. Mr. Providence is the caretaker at what seems by day to be an ordinary city park. But the park is home to mysterious entities that awaken when night falls, and Providence has sworn to protect its visitors despite the doubts of his corporate-minded new manager. A delicate balance is tipped into chaos with the discovery of a mysterious blank book—and the dark energies it threatens to unleash. All Providence wants is to escape: to somewhere quiet, isolated, and peaceful, like the strange high house he keeps seeing reflected in the park’s pond…

Sweet Konkrete (Europe Comics 2022)

Script by Senchiro - Art by Senchiro. A feisty cop, a cunning mercenary, and a super sweet kid must band together to survive in a hostile, lawless world! In the megalopolis of Cielazur, the truth is sometimes concealed to keep up appearances. Asa, a young police officer with a thirst for justice, sees her life change course dramatically when she discovers a strange symbol engraved upon her late father’s service weapon. As she begins to investigate, Asa realizes that in order to uncover the truth about her father’s mysterious death, she will have to enter the Citadel: a mysterious ghetto where crime reigns supreme, and the laws of nature don’t apply!

World Without End (Europe Comics 2022)

Script by Christophe Blain, Jean-Marc Jancovici - Art by Christophe Blain. An insightful and amusing look at the energy and climate challenges facing our world today. Is this the end of the world? Perhaps not yet… With humor and intelligence, “World Without End” is the fruit of a years-long collaboration between two of the most accomplished contemporary figures in comics and climate research. Together, Christophe Blain (“Quai d’Orsay,” Dargaud) and Jean-Marc Jancovici (Carbone 4, The Shift Project) explore our dependence on fossil fuels, the profound changes our planet is undergoing, and the resulting consequences for society as a whole. The dream of endless economic growth might be an illusion… but that doesn’t mean we are doomed to destruction, if we take the necessary steps today. A candid and empathetic analysis that leaves readers with a better understanding of today’s world and where we go from here as a society.

Biotope

Welcome to Biotope! Vegetation as far as the eye can see, perfect sports facilities, but also endless boredom ... On Biotope, planet whose ecosystem is studied by scientists living in a vacuum, a murder has been committed. Passionate crime, claim the leaders of the base. "This is what we are going to see," replies in substance Commissioner Toussaint, sent on the spot with his two assistants to shed light on the circumstances of the tragedy. The investigation begins. It looks difficult ... Biotope happily renews the genre of police investigation. First, through the narrative. The story takes place in a slightly scary setting but conducive to all twists and turns: a base cut off from the rest of the world, populated by suspicious scientists and not necessarily above all suspicion. By its main characters, then: three "Black" police officers led by a grumpy, claustrophobic commissioner and deprived of his sin, the cigarette. And finally by its distanced humor and its jovial graphics, which gives rise to an exciting contrast between the appearance of lightness of the story and the dramatic springs implemented by the scenario. Script by Appollo - Art by Brüno.

Doggybags

Mexico, Ciudad de Juarez, the international capital of drug trafficking and kidnapping. The vengeance of three tormented cops against the city's most dangerous drug cartel, on the Day of the Dead. Written by Francesco Giugiaro. Art by Jérémie Gasparutto.

Lowlifes

In the seedy Los Angeles underworld, lives intersect like freeway overpasses. When a crime boss’s poker game is robbed, three lowlifes—a bad cop, a drug addict, and a haunted thug—attempt to stay one step ahead of the others, as redemption or destruction is their only ticket out… Created by Brian Buccellato (Author, Cover Artist) • Alexis Sentenac (Artist).

The Arch

When the unthinkable becomes reality, everything is only confusion! 2040. A police officer suspects the Cadillac consortium of being involved in the disappearance of a mysterious cargo. In full investigation, he is soon chased by killers. For its part, a student makes believe to the girl he is in love that these same killers stalk him and that Cadillac is at the origin of a new form of life, born of billions of data circulating on the Internet. A lie that is soon taking form before his eyes ... Scenario: Félix, Jérôme. Drawing: Mallié, Vincent.

Mysteries of the Third Republic

The far-right leagues of the 30s, Vichy, the collaboration with Germany, the purification, the Cold War, the events of Algeria, the African oil ... Philippe Richelle revisits the History of France for years 30 in our day in a great detective series carried by three talented designers: Pierre Wachs, Alfio Buscaglia and François Ravard. In three cycles of independent stories, police investigating crimes will enter the obscure meanders of the great history, sometimes showing it in its most ignored aspects. Scenario: Richelle, Philippe. Drawing: Wachs, Pierre.

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Blank Slate

A young woman recovers on a bench without any memory of either her name or what she is doing there. Leading the investigation with great difficulty, she tries to recover her not only her memory, but her whole identity. 

What is she going to discover? A romantic past made of dramas and romances, or the commonplace existence of an ordinary woman? And if so, will she know how to become somebody, having been potentially anybody?

William and the Lost Spirit

William, the grandson of an elderly feudal lord in the thirteenth century, can't accept the death of his father. He thinks his new stepfather, Brifaut, must be an evil schemer. As the family prepares to move to a new home, his sister, Helise, disappears. Helise believes their father is trapped between this world and the next and needs her help and has set out across a countryside swarming with supposed bandits. 

Motorcity

Lisa Forsberg is a rookie cop who has just taken her first assignment in the small Swedish city where she was born. In her youth she was a troublemaker, part of a hard-living subculture called “raggare” who worship American rock’n’roll and vintage cars from the 1950s. Now Lisa finds herself thrown back into this world when she is sent to investigate a missing person report involving people she went to school with. She and her partner, Erik Lund, will uncover secrets that put them in harm’s way and bring them face-to-face with the unspeakable.

Trent

Sergeant Philip Trent is a ‘Mountie’, a member of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police. At the end of the 19th century, it’s up to him and his fellow officers to crisscross the vast open spaces of Canada to maintain law and order. Sent after a small-time killer, he finds himself saving the beautiful Agnes from a pack of hungry wolves. The young woman has come from the city to find her missing half-brother. Against his better judgment, Trent agrees to help her… Creators:  Leo : artist, cover. Rodolphe D. Jacquette : writer.

Vice Squad

It is the winter of 1937, and Aimé Louzeau lives with his mother and their servant. One day, he goes to the Quai des Orfèvres, the police prefecture of Paris, to speak with the vice squad. He currently works in the Criminal Investigation department, but crimes of passion and back alley stabbings really aren't his thing, so he requests a transfer from Chief Inspector Séverin. The atmosphere immediately darkens, as Louzeau is thrown straight into the interrogation of a pimp called Guapito and his prostitute.

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head, the crime noir masterpiece continues, written by Matz and drawn by Colin Wilson (Ed Brubaker's Point Blank)! The book centers on a pair of assassin buddies and a pair of cop buddies, with a body count that grows as the story progresses and each pair trying to figure out what is happening! In this third issue of the award-winning crime saga, the pair of assassins strike again! But why?

Major Grom

Major Igor Grom is a skilled detective from St. Petersburg, known for his daring nature and uncompromising attitude towards the criminals of all kinds. Incredible strength, analytical mind and integrity - these qualities make Grom the perfect policeman. Working tirelessly, he always pushes the matter through, and meets the challenges standing in the way. Written by Evgeniy Fedotov, Artem Gabrelyanov. Art by Denis Popov.

Reality Show

In a future age where robots take care of most of the more tedious tasks, humans have a lot of time on their hands. So what to do with it? Well, obviously, they're going to watch the Norman K. Barron show! Norman is a handsome and heroic policeman, whose dealings have already cost the life of his partner, who has now been replaced by Oshi Feal, a young recruit fresh out of police school. But nothing could have prepared Oshi for this kind of mission, where unexpected developments are a must. After all, you gotta keep the viewers happy! Reality Show.

Tyler Cross

A gritty 1950s gangster series with the ultimate bad boy of comics in the leading role. Tyler Cross lives his life on a knife edge, but he never shows the slightest sign of losing his cool. Perhaps that’s why he’s one of the most high-in-demand drug traffickers in the USA. With guns, drugs and the occasional explosive, this sexy series with cutting dialogue and dramatic illustration keeps you turning pages right through to the back cover.

Jerry Mail

Jerry Mail is a series of comic book adventure and action featuring the stunt Jerry Mail in a series of investigations. Stuntman and animator of shows, Jerry Mail is contacted by a Don Lucas who entrusts him with a mission: to find and bring back a safe by means of an important reward. During his attempts to get his hands on the famous chest, Jerry Mail crosses the road of Delp

h, agent of the FLEA (Federal police) which confirms to him belonging to the mafia of Don Lucas, great sponsor of the organized crime. Jerry and Delph will join forces to put Don Luca out of harm's way, including storming the Mafia godfather's fortress. Screenplay: Joachim Diaz (Volume 2), Yves Le Hir (Volume 1). Drawings: Joachim Diaz.

In A Time to Die a conflict between the warrior empire Zu Chon Rei to peaceful Jatta. The leaders of the planet Jatta decide to shelter one of the symbols of their people, their future princess. Learning that, the Zu CHon Rei decides to hire a mercenary terrorist, the Baron, who sets up a team to find and liquidate the future princess. The team includes a certain DJ Kobb with superhuman physique and ability to generate holograms, and Mr. Van Liemt, a billionaire using such sophisticated and deadly weapons. For its part, the FLEA groups its best agents, including Jerry Mail in a special team in charge of protecting the princess: the Bad Company. The confrontation is inevitable.

Inspector Moroni

Inspector Moroni is a concentrate of the neuroses of our society. His job allows him to use his sense of analysis, which he believes infallible. But his paranoid tendency locks him up in a world where he sees only schemes and plots. The cheerful adventures of an Inspector Harry under tranquilizers. 

No holiday for Inspector Moroni! Still psychogenic, he is reminded of his leave to negotiate a delicate taking of hostages. But how was the life of innocent people entrusted to this guy who does not understand anything? Simply because of a new concept of crisis management: "fire by fire", facilitate dialogue by sending a negotiator of the same character as the hostage taker. And there it is a well lit psychopate. Moroni is therefore entirely chosen to discuss with Eugene Puthoff, inventor of a water engine, or former storekeeper and sexual pervert according to the versions of each. Is it a drama or a comedy? On reading this album, we do not know if we should laugh or cry so much the two kinds mix. Between the misunderstandings linked to the profoundly naive character of this stuck cop, a sort of Mr Magoo whose myopia lies within his cortex, and the reality of a life puffed by maternal omnipresence.

Vidocq

Vidocq is an adventure series created in 1965 by Hans Kresse for the weekly “PEP”. Eugene Francois Vidocq is a historical character who lived in France and (nowadays) Belgium. He worked for the police of Paris and is regarded as "The First Detective". His life inspired books, movies, theatre plays and comics (not only by Kresse).

Novikov

Novikov is an agent of the Imperial St. Petersburg police at the service of Catherine II of Russia. Mourning forever by the death of his wife murdered, he tracks crime in the slums as in the gilded salons of the aristocracy. When a wave of murders bloodying the right company, it is instructed to find a culprit, quickly and without making waves ... This is without counting his insubordination because he is determined to lead the investigation, regardless the cost ... a police adventure in the heart of Russia's Catherine the Great in the eighteenth century torn between respect for tradition and the emancipation of the Enlightenment. Screenplay: Patrick Weber | Design: Bruno Brindisi.

A prince killed the crucifix in the reserve of a church, this is an investigation that could not escape Alexis Novikov, bloodhound in the service of the imperial police. Over the murders and panic which follow the high society of St. Petersburg, Novikov is increasingly intrigued by the threats utter a mysterious secret society, the St. Georges Boyars. Conspiracy cutter libertarian impulses of a certain nobility or low maneuver interested in easy money, the slaughter never ceases Novikov and is soon caught between the exalted monks and a princess who is waiting to drop the neckline.

Darwin's Diaries

Charles Darwin is known as the Father of Evolution. But his hidden diaries reveal that he studied other, less natural things as well. Victorian England. In Yorkshire, several men and horses working on a railway line have been killed—slaughtered, really. The police suspect some kind of wild beast. The government calls upon controversial naturalist Charles Darwin to help with the investigation. A reasonable move, but one that is dictated rather by the least known part of his work: research on what other people would qualify as legendary creatures. It won’t be long before the scientist discovers that he may be right about them after all. Writer: Sylvain Runberg. Designer: Eduardo Ocaña. Darwin's Diaries.