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.

Mister George

Mechanic George Price has fulfilled his American dream: business is good, and he’s married to his devoted Tracy. But after he has surgery to remove a brain tumor, he suffers unnerving memory loss and other psychological trauma. His doctor and father-in-law, Walt, claims they’re just normal post-op side effects. But a few chance occurrences and disturbing discoveries begin to convince George that he used to be somebody else, somewhere else… And reporter Jennifer Lee is convinced of the same thing. As George sets out to find his true identity, Jennifer launches an investigation that might turn into the scoop of her career, against the backdrop of a country threatened by terrorism. Script by Serge Le Tendre, Rodolphe - Art by Hugues Labiano.

Dixie Road

The United States… the late twenties. Like many others, the company Fisherman’s Dream staggers under the ‘crash’. In the midst of this economic nightmare, we meet a young girl, Dixie. The recent events will push her and her family to hit the road, in pursuit of the elusive American Dream. Dixie RoadScript by Jean Dufaux - Art by Hugues Labiano.

Black Op

1945, Floyd was 4 years old when he decides that he will one day be part of the CIA. The Russians just killed his father and he wants to contain the red ogre. 1967 as America knows the summer of love, he joined the company and soon had his first assignment in India, where it will introduce the Great Game of the Cold War. 2004, why Floyd resurfaced today in a sleepy American who triumphed Marxism? © Dargaud. Black Op. A comic by Stephen Desberg and Hugues Labiano.

Floyd Whitman is a former field agent operating for the lead within the CIA. Intrigued by electoral fraud during the last US presidential elections, he decided to conduct his own investigation. On his way, he finds old acquaintances: Russian he had the opportunity to help in the sixties during covert operations to help the Russian mafia to fight from within the Communist power. Today, all these men are threatened. By whom and for what purpose? Black Op, a title that slap, awfully good to the image of his covers, referring to the masters of geopolitical thrillers such as Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum. The reference is very flattering and far from being usurped because stephen desberg (IR $, Scorpio, Dixie Road ...) takes us on a breathless narrative and perfectly controlled. The good impressions felt on reading the first volume are confirmed with this second album. The secret stories always will fascinate, and those of the CIA subversive even more than ever. Imagine that agents helped the mafia.