The Arab of the Future

This first part of former Charlie Hebdo columnist Sattouf’s autobiography was a controversial bestseller in France. It follows his early childhood through stints in France, Libya, and Syria, and his cross-cultural alienation from all of them. Sattouf’s father is Syrian, his mother French, and his story recounts the way his father commandeered their family life to reconcile himself with his Arab heritage. Though he is often forced back to France, Sattouf’s father takes teaching jobs in dictator-run Arab countries, then works to convince himself, and his family, that their near-utopian dreams are close to coming true. But through the author’s young eyes these regimes are revealed for all their weirdnesses and hardships. Despite his father’s determination to integrate his son into Arab society, little Sattouf—with his long blond hair—never fully fits in, and this report reads like the curious pondering of an alien from another world. Caught between his parents, Sattouf makes the best of his situation by becoming a master observer and interpreter, his clean, cartoonish art making a social and personal document of wit and understanding. - Publishers Weekly.

Approved for Adoption

In 2007, Jung decides to plunge himself into the memories or the fantasies of his life - he wants to reconcile a period tinged with uncertainty that eats away at him. He talks about himself in this terribly intimate tale, his survival in Korea, his new Belgian family. An adoption that was not always very successful, contrary to some other kids. But this story is his. Giggles, dramas, everyday life, kids' stupid things and questions without answers... He grew up with it, built himself with it, day after day, somehow or another.

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Joanne Lebster - The Beginning of a New World (2017)

It all begins with the usual ‘putting the world to rights’ discussion between friends at a party. Faced with pollution, political stagnation and an economy choking on its own excesses, Joanne suggests a “crazy idea”, one quickly ridiculed by the majority of those present. However, two people decide to join her, and together they put themselves forward in the elections. They fail… but they don’t give up. Joanne and a group of her friends find their own way forward: a post-monetary village. Pure madness – those opposed to such a change, those with no respect for other human beings,

Vincent: A Saint in the Age of Musketeers (2017)

A real dive into the heart of 17th-century Paris, this story takes us into the daily life of Vincent de Paul, a devoted churchman, in search of the truth. Accompanied by young Antoine, Father Vincent travels the neighborhoods of the city, pleading his case with the richest of the rich and helping the poor. He takes in Manon, a 15-year-old orphan who is a victim of prostitution. Manon’s story is connected to the disappearance of Jérôme, another person protected by the priest. Father Vincent takes it upon himself to shed some light on a cruel assassination and to reveal the truth behind a series of mysteries.

Lupus

Lupus begins in the manner of an easy rider in space, introducing us to two friends, Lupus and Tony, who are dedicated to traveling from planet to planet to enjoy the pleasures of the universe; However, soon, with the entry of a third character, Sanaa, the plot gives a 180-degree turn to become a kind of initiatory adventure on the run.

The Old Geezers

Three old geezers, activists, and lifelong friends reunite at the funeral of the wife of one of them, Antoine, who finds out about a long ago liaison between his dearly departed and the reviled billionaire who owns the factory they all worked in. Livid, Antoine jumps in his car and heads for Italy with revenge on his mind, his two buddies and his pregnant granddaughter following close behind. A chance to reminisce about the past, to fantasize about sticking it to the man, to discuss what's wrong with the world, to bridge the generation gap, to forgive and forget and settle scores. A wickedly funny geriatric road trip!

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In Search of Peter Pan (2017)

Script by Cosey - Art by Cosey. In the late 1920s, Melvin Z. Woodworth is an author with writer’s block and a mystery to solve. He takes a vacation to the Swiss Alps to try and kill two birds with one stone—and do some excellent hiking and skiing while he’s at it. But the little village, so long slumbering on the wrong side of the Industrial Revolution, is threatened by a force of nature—and, of course, contains secrets of its own. Cosey’s masterful graphic novel is presented here in full-color English translation for the first time: an ode to nature, culture, mythology, and a simpler—yet riskier—time.

Peppy in the Wild West (2017)

A freewheeling lost classic set in the Wild West by the iconic creator of Tintin. Created by Hergé, the titan of European comics, when he was drawing the first few Tintin adventures, Peppy In The Wild West is a lighthearted, freewheeling, farcical, and briskly-paced adventure featuring anthropomorphic characters and some of the loopiest takes on tried and true tropes of the Old West that you've ever seen.

The Little Book of Knowledge - Tattoos (2017)

Never before has the tattoo been spread across the various strata of society with such enthusiasm. In just a few decades this practice dating from the Neolithic period has become a globalized phenomenon. Now retrace the history of the tattoo in this look at its role in fashion, societal standing, and aesthetics.

NSA

Appolo is an autistic. His dazzling analytical abilities led him to work for the very secretive and opaque NSA, the US intelligence service. Scenario: Gloris, Thierry. Drawing: Bleda, Sergio.

Shadow of the Shinobi

In feudal Japan, a civil war is being prepared: Empress Hiroyo, hated by her people for the infamous exactions she is accused of, enters into conflict with Ashigaka, the only shogun able to stand up to the imperial armies. A context more than favorable to the use of Shinobis ... Half-killers, half-demons, it is with a mixture of fear and fascination that we lend them all kinds of powers. They come out of their Spartan ostracism only to accomplish the most dangerous missions with the utmost discretion. The family clan formed by Hideyoshi and his three children is the most formidable of all, and many covet the secret of their power ... While the enemies arise from all sides, the members of Hideyoshi's clan will have to redouble their address, but also of caution, to achieve their goals ... Scenario: Runberg, Sylvain. Drawing: Zhifeng, Xu.

Arthus Trivium

France 1565. It’s been ten years since the physician and astrologer Nostradamus published “The Prophecies.” Since then, his reputation has not stopped growing. The master receives many letters asking for his help but his advanced age and fragile health mean he can no longer respond to these requests. However, he is not prepared to forego the generous rewards offered to him. So a surprising idea crosses his mind: send his three young students on his behalf. Arthus Trivium, Angélique Obscura, and Angulus Dante travel across the country to unravel mysteries that neither religion nor science can solve.

The Bleiberg Project

The life of Jeremy Corbin, an unhappy, alcoholic Wall Street trader, takes a drastic turn when he learns shocking news about his long-lost father. He soon finds himself headed to Switzerland to pick up a mysterious safe deposit box whose contents hold the key to a terrible secret: horrific experiments carried out by the Nazis during WWII in their quest to create the Superman. With modern-day Nazis on his tail, a pretty, wise-cracking CIA agent assigned to protect him, and a deadly spy from Israeli intelligence blasting onto the scene at the most critical moments, his early-morning cocktail is suddenly the last thing on Jeremy's mind.

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A Son of the Sun

Parlay is the French king of a dying island tribe and the father of the sublime Armande. He’s selling his pearls, a fortune collected from his island’s lagoon. The wealthiest traders in the Solomon Islands have been invited to the auction, except for David Grief, the Englishman the natives call the Son of the Sun. Come hell or high water—probably both—Grief will be there. And he isn’t coming for the pearls.

Satania

Charlotte – aka Charlie – a pretty redhead, sets up an expedition to find her brother. The young scientist, who disappeared underground several months ago, claimed – to everyone's astonishment – to be able to prove the existence of Hell by using Darwin's theory of evolution! The little group, led by Charlie, plunge underground in his pursuit. The deeper they progress into the entrails of our planet, the more they enter another world that hides other forms of life heretofore never experienced. The discovery changes them gradually in a way they cannot perceive...

The Return of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The adventures of Disney's Snow White continue in this graphic novel, which is being released in the US to celebrate the animated film's 80th anniversary. Prince Charming leaves Snow White in the care of the Seven Dwarfs while he leaves for an expedition with the king. But the Evil Queen is back! Then, the Dwarfs build a special diamond throne for the Princess, but when it vanishes, they set out to find the thief. Also: what is the secret of the eighth dwarf? Jiminy Cricket makes a guest appearance! Perfect for Disney fans of all ages. Written & Art by Romano Scarpa.

Tramp

In the chilly gray port town of Rouen, De Trichère, a man who's made his fortune in shipping, is dying of cancer. He lost his wife to bombing during the war, and his daughter lost the use of her legs. Now the wheelchair-bound girl is all he has left, and he's willing to go to any lengths to secure her future. Cozying up to a former first mate with a reputation for sadism? Check. Insurance fraud on a massive scale? Check. Sending over fifty sailors to certain doom, sure, but even... murdering his own secretary when she finds out? Written by Jean-Charles Kraehn. Art by Patrick Jusseaume.