Benito Mambo (repost)

A whimsical and heartfelt fable about following your dreams that will appeal to fans of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic, The Little Prince. Benito dreams of becoming a mambo dancer. But his outraged billionaire father forbids the little boy's dancing destiny and exiles him from the family home. On the fantastical journey that follows, young Benito will meet a host of quirky characters, traverse the globe, and experience love and friendship. by Christian Durieux.

Pandemonium (repost)

In 1951, Doris and her little girl, Cora, entered one of America s most prestigious facilities for the treatment of Tuberculosis, The Waverly Hills Sanatorium. The events that befell them shortly thereafter, both of a supernatural and criminal nature, were some of the most sordid of the time. Written by prolific author and frequent Humanoids contributor Christophe Bec ("Sanctum"), and drawn by acclaimed artist Stefano Raffaele ("Loving Dead")."

Dengue (repost)

In the not too distant future, thanks to global warming, Montevideo, Uruguay, is a city under siege from swarms of mosquitoes and the deadly dengue fever they carry. As the diseased bodies pile up in the streets, pragmatic Police Sergeant Pronzini must solve the murder of an esteemed entomologist in order to unlock the true secret of a specific type of dengue infection that may just change the face of humanity forever. by Rodolfo Santullo, Matias Bergara.

Adam Sarlech (repost)

No one remains unscathed in this trilogy of mid-19th century-set interwoven tales exploring love, revenge, and death. Writer/Art : Frederic Bezian.

The Alliance of the Curious (repost)

A quest a la "The Da Vinci Code" on acid. The Alliance's latest investigation begins when they find a reliquary in the house of a deceased elderly woman. The box contains a mysterious skull and a hair whose DNA analysis reveal that both belong to a Neanderthal man…a contemporary one… Creator Philippe Riche, once again tackling both art and script duties, brings back the cast of "Bad Break" in yet another off-beat adventure.

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The Wondrous Wonders (First Second 2022)

With irresistible wit and brilliant strokes of watercolor, Camille Jourdy brings this dreamlike fable to life. Wondrous Wonders is a tale of pure magic for children and adults alike.

Philemon 01 – Cast Away on the Letter A

Philémon is a series in the Franco-Belgian comics style created by French artist Fred (1931–2013) and published by Dargaud. The series began serial publication in the French magazine Pilote in 1965, before it eventually became an album series. The general tone of the series is of fantastic realism, depicting the adventures of the young farmboy Philémon in surreal adventures featuring odd creatures in odd places, and it is considered one of the most poetic and original bande dessinée series of all time.

Carlos Trillo, Horacio Altuna - The Last Recess v1 (1986)

In the grand tradition of Lord of the Flies, Carlos Trillo wrote a story where all the adults disappear and the kids will have to survive on their own. So what will the kids do? The usual, fight each other over food, abuse each other and begin to show their real personalities and begin to act without any restrains. But there is a time limit, once the kids reach puberty, a virus released into the air kills them.

Brussli (repost)

Beak-faced Brussli is bullied by the village children. Curious about his true origins, the dauntless “Dragon Boy,” sets off on a quest of adventure and discovery. What he finds, however, turns his world upside down and puts him face-to-face with a unique cast of fantastical fairies, talking rabbits, wily wolves, battle-hardened nuns, demonic beings, and much much more, in this hysterical and heartwarming comedy adventure.

Thousand Faces (repost)

A sweeping historical epic where science and the supernatural blend in a fusion of horror and redemption.Writer : Philippe Thirault.Art : Marc Males, Mario Janni. “Take nothing with you, but two mules, a rifle, and ten bullets.” Those words echo in ex-surgeon Frank Quinn’s head as he flees across mid-19th century America to escape the demon known as Thousand Faces, an evil entity that uses blood to enslave others and will stop at nothing to conquer the world.

Philippe Thirault, writer of the acclaimed Miss: Better Living Through Crime and Balkans Arena, collaborates with artists Marc Malès (Different Ugliness Different Madness) and Mario Janni to chronicle a sweeping historical epic where science and the supernatural blend in a fusion of horror and redemption.

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Storyboarding for Wim Wenders - Visions of Wenders (2022)

The firsthand account of a storyboard artist and his intimate experience with acclaimed filmmaker Wim Wenders. Cult-classic filmmaker Wim Wenders (Paris Texas, Wings of Desire), and the "end" is his 2015 film Everything Will Be Fine (starring Rachel McAdams and Charlotte Gainsbourg). by Stéphane Lemardelé (Author).

NOTES on Comic-Strips 42 (1979 Druillet)

this is a digest style magazine which focuses on a particular artist in each issue. issue 42 is all about Phillipe Druillet, the artist behind Lone Sloane. There is an interview with Druillet, a review and critical examination what makes his work with many illustrations and examples of his comics.

Young Katherine Johnson (Humanoids 2023)

Katherine Johnson grew up to be the first Black woman to work at NASA, figuring out the path for spacecrafts to go around the Earth and land on the Moon! But before she set her sights on outer space, she was busy making the Earth's surface her laboratory! by William Augel.

Gregory and the Gargoyles (repost)

Young Gregory grows unhappy and restless when his father moves the entire family into an old family home in a new neighborhood. While awake in his bed, a glimmer from the floor attracts Gregory’s attention. He discovers a medallion on which there is a drawing of the great church that sits opposite his new residence. Bullied for being new, and ignored at home, Gregory decides to explore the church and the giant stone statue that rests atop of it. During his visit, the medallion begins to shine intensely and, with a flash, Gregory is hurled back to the 17th century, where gargoyles, sorcerers and magical beings live in harmony and magic. Denis-Pierre Filippi (Writer). Silvio Camboni (Art).

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Hypericon (2023)

It's 2001, and Teresa, a young Italian suffering from insomnia and a generally fragile state of mind, has just arrived in Berlin with a grant to help organize an exhibit of Tutankhamen's treasure. Though she finds support in Ruben, a fellow Italian expat, she struggles to keep it together. Her one anchor is reading Howard Carter's book about his discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922, finding solace in the Egyptologist's writing and the thought of that noble young pharaoh resting undisturbed for three thousand years. by Manuele Fior.

Vision of Arzach (1993)

Various artists were asked to illustrate Arzack: Sergio Aragones, Bissette, Mark Bode, Brian Bolland, Frank Brunner, John Buscema, Tim Conrad, Richard Corben, Kevin Eastman, Dave Gibbons, Scott Hampton, Kelly Jones, Kaluta, Joe Kubert, Mazzucchelli, Angus McKie, Jamie hernandez, Jon Muth, Katsuhiro Otomo, Michale Ploog, Sienkiewicz, Steranko, Brian Talbot, Charless Vess, Kent Williams and others.

Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Pyramid

published by Bagheera in the 1990s, authored by Claude Moliterni and Giancarlo Alessandrini.

Carthago Adventures (repost)

The original adventures of London Donovan and his shadowy boss, “the Centenarian of the Carpathians,” in this action-packed spin-off from the best-selling Carthago. Writer : Christophe Bec, Alcante, Giles Daoust. Art : Jaouen, Fafner, Brice Cossu, Alexis Sentenac, Drazen Kovacevic, Aleksa Gajić.

These five individual, but interlinked, stories see Donovan and billionaire Feiersinger combating all manner of malicious myths and monsters from the Californian Bigfoot and deadly African dinosaurs, to Arctic sea creatures and giant Canadian wolves. Whether driven by a taste for adventure, a passion for scientific curiosity, or simply by pure obsession, join our unrelenting heroes as they chase and encounter creatures that are as mythical as they are deadly.

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Fierce (2023)

The legendary King Arthur is now an old drunkard who spends his days slouched on his throne. He owes his former glory to the magic sword the wizard Merlin forged for him in order to slay the hordes of demons who came to invade the kingdom of Pendragon. The enchanted weapon now suffers from a bad case of boredom, while Arthur’s daughter, the Princess Ysabelle, is wondering how to flee the marriage her father has arranged with the vile Baron of Cumber. Both Ysabelle and the sword are determined to change their fate, and to do so they must become allies on a long journey. But the wide world can prove much harsher than life at the palace, and the sword’s intentions may not be as noble as they seem… Mathieu Burniat is at it again with “Furieuse,” a work of pure fiction scripted by Geoffroy Monde.

Aristotle, Part 1 (Europe Comics 2023)

Let’s join the class and take a stroll with Theophrastus, the great botanist, as he tells us the life of Aristotle. Caught up in times as turbulent as our own, Aristotle is witness to the troubles of 4th-century Greece. In his story, we meet the wise Plato, the brilliant, arrogant Alexander (before he was ‘the Great’), the women Aristotle loved, the children in his life, and a whole cast of characters torn from the papyri of classical literature. As no biography of a philosopher would be complete without philosophy, we’re given an in-depth overview of Aristotle’s many ideas. Ancient people come to life (no, not literally—this isn’t a zombie story) in this wonderful biography of the great philosopher. By Tassos Apostolidis.

Nocean 01 - Atari and Tika (Europe Comics 2023)

Ice melting has caused the oceans to swallow up vast swaths of the Earth. The ocean itself has radically changed and is now called the Nocean. The European continent's borders and coastlines have transformed; new cities have appeared where others have changed, and some have been abandoned for many years. A new form of government, called Systema, runs society along with the large corporations that support it. A neo-liberal dictatorship rejects those it no longer considers citizens. Amidst it all, two young orphan girls become modern-day Robin Hoods, helping the most needy – those whose voices have been repressed by the system. By Efa.

Throne of Ice (repost)

A heroic fantasy epic and rite of passage tale set in a mythical pre-glacial Antarctica. Antarctica 12,000 years ago — long before it becomes a frozen wasteland — is a thriving territory, divided into the kingdoms of Antarcia, Leng, and Valusia. When Antarcia's first lady vows to kill Jaemon, the bastard son of King Abarugon, the mysterious Sozer foils the plot and carries the infant to safety. Bearing the mysterious mark of the Atlanteans, Jaemon must unleash his true potential and fulfill both his and the continent’s destinies.

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Legends of the Pierced Veil - The Scarlet Blades (2023)

Mythical tales of bloodshed set in a Feudal Japan that runs rampant with spirits both demonic and heroic fighting for the fate of their world, from acclaimed creator Saverio Tenuta.

Centralia (Miel Vandepitte) (2023)

Inspired by the real Centralia, a mining town in Pennsylvania where an underground mine fire has been burning since 1962, Miel Vandepitte creates a world full of adventure, excitement and improbable characters. He has a field day portraying a fantastic abandoned metropolis full of spectacular buildings, as he juggles with perspectives and formidable panoramas. A beautiful range of colours and a fine pen complete the picture. With this debut, Vandepitte proves that we can expect a great deal from him in the future.

The Adventures of Hergé (2001)

A graphic biography of Tintin's creator by Jose-Louis Bocquet and Jean-Luc Fromental, Illustrated by Stanislas Barthélémy. The Adventures of Hergé is a biographical comic about the world-renowned comics artist Georges Prosper Remi, better known by his pen name, Hergé. Meticulously researched, with references to many of the Tintin albums and complete with a bibliography and mini-bios for each of the main "characters," the biography is appropriately drawn in Hergé's iconic clear line style as an homage to the Tintin adventures that have commanded the attention of readers across the world and of many generations.

Milan K. (repost)

Some say it's like seeing Bill Gates turn into Che Guevara... But it ain't that simple. Let me explain how it all began...  He would become one of the world's wealthiest men, dedicated to fighting for the oppressed, the ones lacking voice or power. But his tactics would prove far different from that of the charities and other humanitarian organizations of his time. He was to wage a ruthless war, fraught with great victories and just as great defeats. Sam Timel, Corentin.