Mia & Co

Mia, Gauthier, Louka and Zouzou are inseparable. Like most teenagers, they’d much rather be playing video games or making music than doing their homework. Mia, the only girl in the group, doesn’t really seem to click with the other girls in her class. But as they grow up, her tight-knit friendship group will become more and more complicated as girl-boy relationships start to get interesting…Creators:  Nicolas, Hitori De : artist, cover.  Vanyda :writer.

Maggy Garrisson

Even in the shady agency of an alcoholic detective, a job, it's still a job. And since the time she seeks one, Maggy Garrisson wants to make some concessions. Especially since it is always possible to make a few tickets, when one is ready to help one's neighbor and one knows to show a minimum of presence of mind. What looks so damn to Anthony Wight, his boss, who was beating five days after she began working for him and who only regains consciousness to ask him to bring his old wallet to the hospital.

Money, bill, parking receipt, coupons for an arcade ... Not enough to make the move, and yet, when Maggy finds that she is followed in the street, she smells the blow stuffed. Because under their innocuous appearance, the coupons seem to arouse a real lust. the Maggy Garrisson series of Lewis Trondheim and Stéphane Oiry.

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Sword Master (2017)

It’s 1537. Deep in the lost mountains of Jura, a group of fanatical Catholic mountain people track a young Protestant and his guide. Big mistake. The latter is no other than the ex master-at-arms of Francois I, Hans Stalhoffer. After being defeated in an unfair fight, Hans had decided to exile himself from the court. Some years later, the surgeon that saved his life and his young apprentice ask for his help. They wish to travel undercover to Switzerland to publish the Bible in French. The only possible route is to take the infamous Jura Pass. Hans, who is buried in debt and has become a hardened alcoholic, is willing to sacrifice a few days to guide the two men through the hostile mountains. But when the authorities get wind of the scheme, they launch a wide-scale manhunt. Tracked, injured and cold, Hans will have to surpass himself to win the most difficult fight of his life.

Roger and His Humans 01 (2017)

Things look like they might be starting to turn around for thirty-odd year old no-hoper Hugo, when he finds a robot in his house on his birthday. But, as he soon discovers, this is no birthday present (no one seems to have remembered to get him anything!), but the handiwork of his cousin, an engineer in the French army, who realized that the robot he had been building was designed to destroy humanity. Forced to hide out with Hugo, Roger – as he decides to call himself – must learn to live with humans… No mean feat!

History of Art 01 - The Rock Painters

David is a young and restless apprentice painter who wants to know everything about painting. His intelligent teacher, Master Messina, devises a means to transport David through time to Prehistory. They go in search of the origins of art, but once there, nothing is as they imagined. With the help of a very particular tribe of prehistoric men, they make a great journey from the cave of Lascaux to the cave of Altamira, which will lead them to discover the secrets of rock art and portable. Along the way, they find themselves engaged in fun and exciting adventures. Mestre Messina's acquaintances blend with David's imagination and a series of unexpected events. This mix will result in a mind-blowing journey where the boundaries between the real and the imaginary are eliminated while discovering a mysterious and fascinating art.

The Cycle of Nibiru

When blood becomes the greatest wealth on Earth ... 5612 AD It's been three millennia since an unusual virus infected the Earth. As a result, all humans suffer from a very strong anemia from birth, condemned to be transfused regularly to survive. Source of all desires, blood has become the greatest wealth and has provoked centuries of chaos and barbarism. In order to maintain order, the Empire established the Law of the Blood, which offers to all its citizens a system of egalitarian distribution. However, the followers of the Blood Lords, witches who believe in ancient beliefs, resist the hegemony of the Empire and collect blood, the only "weapon" capable of warding off the end of the world that the world announces. legend of Nibiru, the destroyer. In these troubled times, the young Alicia Ek, Descendant of a forgotten civilization, is perhaps the last hope of the Humanity Izu and Mathieu Moreau launch an ambitious Saga of SF with the prophetic accents which, between action and reflection, questions us about the human civilization and its part d ?? shade. Dynamic, rhythmic and inventive, a series as a tribute to the monuments of the genre such as Dune or Foundation. Scenario: Izu. Drawing: Mathieu Moreau.

Pico Bogue

Pico Bogue is the eldest child of a normal family, and when we say 'normal', we mean unique, quirky and occasionally just stark raving mad! Along with his little sister Anna, Pico goes through life with as many certainties as he has questions, making the kind of pertinent observations that only children are capable of. Sometimes challenging, always loveable, there's no end to Pico's mischief, much to the amusement, exasperation and surprise of his long-suffering parents!

Golam

Through a series of strange circumstances, Mehdi, a pickpocket making his living in the streets of the Abu caliphate, finds himself partaking in the entrance exam for Hikmadrassa, the most prestigious alchemy school on the continent. He might not know much about enchantments, spells and conjuring up golams, but he will soon discover that he’s got a rare power all of his own! As he dives into the world of the golams, Medhi not only meets his first true friends, but he also comes to understand his origins and turns to face his destiny!

The Amazing Adventures of Jules

Jules is a teenager chosen to take part in a trip aboard an interstellar craft, on a voyage of discovery to a far away planet! A wonderful mix of humor, adventure and science fiction. Script by Émile Bravo - Art by Émile Bravo.

Jules, a nice boy living a quiet life without any particular problems (except his little brother set on murdering his guinea pig), is selected by the Global Space Agency to take part in the first expedition to planet Alpha aboard an interstellar spaceship. The journey will last 8 weeks for the passengers, and 8 months in Earth-time (because of relativity)... Thus Jules embarks upon the voyage of a lifetime, stowaway guinea pig in tow, accompanied by the other members of this glorious team of space explorers: a couple of eccentrics who collect Nobel prizes; a rather tetchy roommate; a drunken pilot who seems to mess up the landings every time and endangers interplanetary peace; and a pretty exobiologist who will study any extraterrestrial life they come across. Get ready for takeoff!

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.

Escobar

Pablo Escobar is widely considered to have been the most successful criminal in history and to have invented modern-day drug trafficking. At the height of his career, the Columbian kingpin was making one million dollars a day smuggling cocaine into the U.S. Here is the tale of El Patrón, folk hero to some, public enemy number one to others, doting father and family man, ruthless murderer and an outlaw like no other. In part one, he surrenders to authorities and is “incarcerated” at La Catedral, where he enjoys the good life while frustrated U.S. intelligence agents plot to bring him down. Written by Guido Piccoli. Art by Giuseppe Palumbo.

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.

Dantes

Paris, nowadays. A gala evening is organized, bringing together all the gratin of finance. Among the guests, a Christopher Dantes who made a fortune but nobody knows the past. And for good reason. 

A financial fiction that tells the relentless revenge of a man victim of a machination. May 2000: the Parisian Gotha of finance rushes during a gala to discover Dantes, mysterious billionaire whose origin of fortune is unknown. Some faces are not unknown for those who attended, ten years earlier, the incredible adventure of a simple trader who caused a single financial earthquake ... The economy and the comic do a good job if Judging by recent prepublications in the specialized press, and incursions less and less rare writers in the hermetic world of business. The genre "financial thriller" could thus appear, illustrated by series like IR$. or Banking Secrets whose technical relevance as narrative interest remain quite debatable. Scenario: Guillaume, Philippe. Boisserie, Pierre. Drawing: Juszezak, Erik.

Natty

Rebellious Princess Natty of Orchidhali is a member of the floral caste and lives in a luxurious, sunshine-filled palace. But once she refuses her arranged marriage, she is forced to flee the palace. She ends up in the dark realm of the Untouchables, the very lowest caste of society, where a strange form of leprosy reigns as a result of the lack of sunlight. Natty meets an Untouchable named Sami, who is just as rebellious as she is, and together they make a plan to leave the shadows of the underworld and return to the light. But just as they are about to make their escape, a battalion of soldiers arrives, and Sami ends up in prison. Script by Eric Corbeyran - Art by Melvil.

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Frnk 01 (2017)

When a 13-year-old orphan sets out to find his parents and ends up in prehistoric times, he realises he’s got a lot of work to do: so many things haven’t been invented yet, like fire, soap… and vowels! Not to mention all the terrifying creatures and knuckledragging cavemen he has to deal with!

Les Frustres (2017)

From 1973 to 1980 in the pages of the "Nouvel Obs," Claire Bretécher each week published a portrait of "Les Frustrés" that earned her the recognition as "the best sociologist of the year" by Roland Barthes in 76. She created sketches of French snobs, intellectuals and left-wingers with her usual astuteness and gentle mockery. Nearly 30 years on, these hilarious sketches are the cheery testimony of all our little quirks that somehow forever remain the same...

Prosopopus

On the verge of entering his limousine, a man is shot coldly. His bodyguards, helpless, do not catch up with the murderer. The latter, visibly satisfied, finds a woman in bed. As he returns home, strange odors float in the atmosphere, made of blood, sperm, stale air that hovers over the city. And materialize in a formless and grotesque magma: Prosopopus is born, modern monster with implacable goal. Beware of those who cross his path.

Gaia

Children of the Gaia is a brief introduction to the post-apocalyptic world of the Gaia series. A family of monsters has to fight for food and survival every single day… The idyllic life of the mother and two sons coming to an end. They have to face the brutal post-apocalyptic Earth. Misfits sons – the man and the monster, set off in search of answers…Script by Adam Święcki - Art by Adam Święcki

The Kingdom

Once upon a time there was a peaceful kingdom where life was good. It was a little country forgotten by its powerful neighbors and their incessant wars. A lovely little piece of land where lived a great many people, and every day they enjoyed the bounties bestowed upon them by the earth and sky. Of course, there was a king, Alain and Adrien (his ugly sons who were nonetheless kind, helpful boys), a grumpy queen, Cécile (the bathroom-hogging princess), and Anne. Pretty little Anne. Anne, who sings to the rising sun; Anne, who lights up the king’s nights; Anne, who speaks to the birds… Anne who opens a tavern where all these characters gather. Script by Benoît Feroumont - Art by Benoît Feroumont.

Valentine

This is one of the best coming-of-age comics around. Valentine is a shy teenager making her way through the ups and downs of high school. Vanyda charts the different facets of adolescence with profound psychological accuracy. Everything is here: those all-important friendships, the interminable classes, the complicated love affairs, and the relationship with the parents. Teenagers will recognize themselves, while “adults” will be reminded all too keenly of those chaotic formative years! Script by Vanyda - Art by Vanyda.

Globetrotting Viola

The first chapter of the series takes place in Paris. Viola, the young protagonist, is divided between her free life in the circus and her duty at school. But Paris is the city of beuty and art, and soon she will make an encounter with a special person! Script by Teresa Radice - Art by Stefano Turconi

An album in 3 parts recounting the wonderful adventures of Viola, a very unusual 12-year-old girl. Daughter of a stuntwoman and an insect tamer, Viola is truly full of surprises. Through the wanderings of the ‘Moon Circus’ at the end of 1800, Viola travels Europe, America and Asia. During her travels she runs into all sorts of magic and intrigue. Astounded by the beauty of the world around her, Viola is sensitive to the arts that compound her daily existence: music, painting, drawing, nature, and many more… Accompanied by her animal friends (Sinbad the gibbon and her father’s insects), and also by the circus family, Viola goes on to meet Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, and later Antonin Leopold Dvorak. A real coming-of-age story in which art and beauty are celebrated on every page. Packed with fantasy and charming humor.

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Harden 01. Sin piedad (2016)

Ismaël seems like a regular nice-guy fallen on hard times. He’s living with his adoring sister and her son following his return from his posting in Iraq. But he has a dark past with the gangs of L.A. and an even darker one with his combat experiences in the US army. These experiences haunt him, giving rise within him to a monstrous second self that he’s trying desperately to control… but just when things seems like they’re on the up, tragic events send Ismaël plunging into the abyss.

Gaia Blues (2016)

Gaia is the ancient name of our Earth, a place now endangered by growing human pollution. A family of polar bears is about to discover what are the effects of this situation, in a story told entirely with no words.

Kiosco (2014)

A kiosk is a place to have some rest, to have fun, to talk… But it is also a watchtower from where one may stare at the world. Every morning, the roller blind is raised like hope. This is the small tragedy of a tiny hero, his private adventure in a world that seems to ignore his existence. A lonely person that observes how life keeps on going, without stopping in front of him.