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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Tanguy et Laverdure (repost)

Les Aventures de Tanguy et Laverdure is a Franco-Belgian comics series created by Jean-Michel Charlier and Albert Uderzo, about the two pilots Michel Tanguy and Ernest Laverdure, and their adventures in the French Air Force.

Tanguy and Laverdure are two friends from the flying school with opposite personalities. While Tanguy is serious, honest and obedient, Laverdure is eccentric, blundering and awkward. However, Laverdure is a strong team mate for Tanguy in difficult situations. Dangerous missions and spying are everyday tasks for the two pilots, who are flying aces and efficient defenders of their homeland.
Leaving the Salon-de-Provence Air School, they are sent to the Meknès Air School to improve their knowledge. Just arrived, they search through the snowy Anti-Atlas to retrieve a lost warhead with confidential information. Later, Michel Tanguy and Ernest Laverdure join the Cigognes squadron, (which once included such flying aces as Georges Guynemer) where they pilot the Mirage III plane. Their adventures lead them to Dijon air base, Tel Aviv and Greenland.

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Black Angel

It is the early 1920s. The Volstead Act has recently prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol, which means that an active black market has sprung up—a market controlled by legendary gangsters such as Al Capone. Supplies must be secretly shipped from France to its outpost in Saint-Pierre, Newfoundland. This dangerous and illegal trade involves aviators flying primitive sea planes—aviators such as Bessie the "Black Angel," whose mixed heritage also makes her the target of the flourishing Ku Klux Klan. Based on the historical figure of Bessie Coleman, she flies in the face of injustice, prejudice, and discrimination. by Yann  (Author), Henriet (Illustrator).


Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Angel Wings

1944. As Japanese forces occupy the whole of Burma and threaten India and China, the pilots of the American forces ensure a bold and dangerous continuous airlift between these two allied countries in order to stem the Japanese advance ... Angela Mc Cloud is a WASP, a woman from the Woman Airforce Service Pilot. His mission was to bring his "C-47 Dakota" over the "Hump", the Himalayan massif, to refuel Chinese bases, the last lock that could rock the war ... Between two attacks of the enemy aviation, "Angel "Will have to prove himself to be admitted and win the respect of" Burma Banshees "... the squadron that escorts the cargo ships, to the P40 Warhawk adorned with a white skull.



Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The Red Baron

In the skies of France during the Great War, a red-painted fighter is chasing a British SPAD. The relentless German pilot eventually wounds his opponent mortally, and lands near the downed Briton to watch him die, confessing his delight in war and victory. Ten years earlier, a young Manfred Von Richthofen is attending a military academy in Berlin when, during an incident with classmates, he comes to realise he has an unnatural gift. Created by Pierre Veys, Carlos Puerta.



Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The Aviator

1917, East Africa. A German pastor - also a doctor, and married to a Frenchwoman - teaches his son Josef to fly the Albatros biplane he uses to visit his rural patients. But the war raging in Europe has spread to Africa, where the Allies are fighting the Germans in their various colonies. Against this backdrop - and strictly against his father's wishes - Josef dreams of flying the nest, and makes a decision that will have terrible consequences... Written by Jean-Charles Kraehn. Art by Erik Arnoux, Chrys Millien.


Friday, April 3, 2020

Wings of War. Eagle

The son of a hero from the Great War who made his fortune in the steel industry, James O’Brady is destined for a great career in politics. When his father is appointed ambassador to Germany, James goes with him, to get an inside of view of the geopolitical landscape in the mid-1930s. But James follows his own path which is destined to cross that of a young German fighter pilot. Script by Wallace - Art by Julien Camp.


Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Wings of War. Adler

Hans Raeder lost both his father and his younger brother in 1918. To cope with the pain he, like Germany itself, takes refuge in fantasies - not only the fantasies of others, but also those of his own creation. In a country rebuilding itself on myths and deception, Hans is prepared to do anything to become the idol he worships: a fighter pilot... even if it means turning into a Nazi monster. What he doesn't realize is that his destiny is linked to another young pilot, on the other side of the Atlantic... Script by Patrice Buendia - Art by Damien Andrieu.


Sunday, February 23, 2020

The Regiment. The True Story of the SAS

1941. Almost all of Europe is under the Nazis' heel. Great Britain continues to hold out, but the situation worsens with every passing day. And in North Africa, gateway to the Middle East and its immense oil reserves, Rommel now threatens Egypt, keystone of the British defenses. In those desperate times, three men (David Stirling, Blair Mayne and "Jock" Lewes), three unconventional officers, band together to create a small, elite unit that will become a military legend: the SAS. Script by Vincent Brugeas - Art by Thomas Legrain.


Monday, September 30, 2019

Non Album Collections 186

Brina and the Gang of the Feline Sun (2018)

Script by Giorgio Salati - Art by Christian Cornia. When the cat Brina goes on vacation with her owners, things don’t quite turn out as planned. Should our loved ones be held on to and protected, or should we let them go, to live out their own adventures? A charming and spirited graphic novel from scriptwriter Giorgio Salati (Disney, RAI) and artist Christian Cornia.

Michigan. On the Trail of a War Bride (2018)

Script by Julien Frey - Art by Lucas Varela
When Julien arrives in Michigan to meet his wife’s American family, he gets to know the American Midwest, as well as some unusual cousins. But above all, he meets Odette, his French great aunt with what one might call a resilient personality. Originally from Paris, she married an American soldier at the end of the Second World War. Like her, 200,000 other European “war brides” left behind their families and their countries to be with the G.I.s they loved.

Story Without a Hero (2018)

Script by Jean Van Hamme - Art by Dany. A plane from a South American company crashes in the jungle. Only half of the passengers and crew survive. Some businessmen, a university professor, a steward, an aging movie star, a banana republic general, a young boy and his nanny… All these varied personalities will have to find a way to unite and work together to survive. But who should they listen to? Who should they follow? Who can they trust? And is help even on its way?


Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Bear's Tooth

Silesia, 1930. Three children play with toy airplanes. Three friends – Max the Polish Jew, Werner and Hanna the Germans. All dream of becoming pilots, but they won’t all have the same opportunities, and the world is heading down a dark road... 1944. Max is now an ace in the US Navy, while Hanna is one of Germany’s top test pilots. Will anything remain of their old friendship, as the sides they each chose are locked in a struggle to the death? Written by Yann. Art by Alain Henriet.


Sunday, November 4, 2018

Non Album Collections 150

Mezek

1948. The state of Israel is still in its barest infancy, at risk of being crushed any moment under its enemies’ fierce attacks. It can count only on the courage of its soldiers, who are few in number and poorly equipped. As in all modern conflicts, an army is useless unless it can fly. The planes owned by the Israeli military, the Tsahal, are made up of parts stripped from planes from the Second World War; their pilots are often foreign mercenaries. It’s a war without hope, fought by exhausted soldiers and surrounded on all sides by crushing, hostile powers. A war where only true heroes could possibly make a difference…

Tosca 1

Tosca and Rinaldo are orphans. Ever since their parents died, they have been living hidden in the forest. Lucilla is the only daughter of the Duc di Castelguelfo, famous for his exploits defending the Republic of Siena. Lucilla’s parents are too busy to pay much attention to their daughter, who still feels lonely despite being surrounded by an army of maids and servants. But everything changes when she meets Tosca — a mini Robin Hood living a life so different to her own — and their adventures through 14th-century Tuscany begin.

The Late Life Crisis (2016)

“Two little lumps? Where did they come from? What am I supposed to do with two little lumps?” These are the questions that our heroine, who is on the verge of turning sixty, asks herself during her mammogram. It can’t be true! She’s almost reached retirement and now this: cancer! Like a lightning bolt, this sudden and ominous threat marks the end of life as she knew it. Gone are the days of fighting put downs at work, gone are the days of pandering to a couch potato husband, and babysitting the grandchildren; from now on, she’ll finally start putting herself first!


Saturday, December 9, 2017

Non Album Collection 81

The White Indian (1985)

In the Orient Express magazine, Serpieri continues to tell even unpublished western adventures with the stories of Shaman (in color, June 83) and White Indian (black and white, published in four parts between August and November 1983, numbers from 13 to 16 of the magazine). The white Indian will be reprinted in the magazine Skorpio in 1987.

The Sands of Sarasvati (2008)

The Sands of Sarasvati. Sands, from Finnish publishers Tammi, is a graphic adaptation of an award-winning science fiction novel Sarasvatin Hiekkaa by author, science journalist and environmental activist Risto Isomäki.

The Abducted Planet

A sci fi Romanian comic.


Thursday, September 28, 2017

Non Album Collection 51

Red Baron 01 (of 3) - The Dance of Machineguns (2012)

In the skies of France during the Great War, a red-painted fighter is chasing a British SPAD. The relentless German pilot eventually wounds his opponent mortally, and lands near the downed Briton to watch him die, confessing his delight in war and victory. Ten years earlier, a young Manfred Von Richthofen is attending a military academy in Berlin when, during an incident with classmates, he comes to realise he has an unnatural gift.

Brazenac's Gate (2014)

The story of La Porte de Brazenac takes place during the winter of 1771. André de Beltoise, tutor to the young Prince de Condé, is caught in a violent storm. He finds refuge in a castle inhabited by a sick man, a certain Baron de Brazenac, who is very cultivated. Beltoise leaves the next day before his host can tell him of a strange phenomenon ... His horse disappeared before his eyes, as if he had gradually crossed an invisible border. Intrigued and curious, the baron then himself tried this fantastic experience to discover, on the other side of this "door", an unknown world ... This door would be the entrance to Hell or, all simply, a temporal door?

Biocosmosis - Enone

The incident at Erra Neffia, 15 years before the Great Battle of Altomerra and the beginning of the War of Unity. Entirum.
Entirum and Noktoorni are two civilizations so different that they don't even communicate. They only tolerate their existence. But sooner or later there must be contact ... In the least expected moment. In the most unusual place. With the most tragic effects.


Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Non Album Collection 26

Aéropostale - Legendary Pilots

June 13, 1930. Base of Colina, in the middle of the Cordillera of the Andes. 
Henri Guillaumet, experienced pilot of the Aeropostale, does not suspect that by taking off that morning, he flies towards hell. Taken in a violent storm, his plane crashes amid the snow-capped peaks. He miraculously fails. Alone and with scant food, he chose to wait for his companions, who would certainly not be long in finding him. But after 3 days of vain hope, he decides to take his destiny in hand and tries to join Argentina. Then begins a journey of more than 70 km, between dizzying falls and intense fatigue, Guillaumet, with an iron will, clings to the sound of a single thought: "I will save my skin"!

Saving Human Being (2011)

Only one mission: to save man! An airplane crashes into the desert. On board, a pilot and a military robot, whose memory has only one slogan: to save men. But this mission is far from easy! To begin, he tries to save his pilot, injured and dehydrated, going in search of water ... But the oasis is too far and when it comes back it is already too late ... Wandering in the desert, it is Then gathered by a woman and her daughter, exiled to flee the war. At their side, he discovers feelings, laughter and games: in one word, innocence! Will it be able to preserve this haven of peace? For if he can not protect these two creatures, how could he, on another scale, know what he must do to save men?

Margarin (2015)

Margarine was a comic book written by Kristopher Schau and signed by Øystein Runde . The series was published in the now defunct series leaf lard , the first time in 2002 . The comic was released as a book by serial house in 2006. The comic is about a seemingly normal family, but that eventually turns out to be the opposite. There are four or five children in the family and all are still attached to the umbilical cord (which is also sticking to the mother). The mother is very overweight and located mostly in a bed. When the children have done mischief they need, instead of house arrest, crawl into the mother. The family also has a dog, which must be emptied to prevent the cracks. One of the more mysterious characters is Burt. You never spotted Burt, but it is often mentioned that he obtained. In a case, braces him so much that it almost becomes panic outbreaks in the family.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

The Fantastic Voyage of Lady Rozenbilt

A moving origin story featuring a colorful cast of characters of all shapes, forms and species, each fighting for their place in society. The young Bigoodee embarks on Lady Rozenbilt’s extravagant seaplane where high society, criminals and monsters will mingle. This voyage will forever change his life. A complete story that takes place in the same universe as the critically acclaimed District 14, by award-winning authors Gabus and Reutimann. The Fantastic Voyage of Lady Rozenbilt. A comic by Pierre Gabus and Romuald Reutimann.
The luxury seaplane Lady Rozenbilt off with onboard characters who should never have to cross: arrogant heir, redneck succeeded, famous novelist in search of strong emotions, dangerous psychopath, sea monster all together for the sake of Lady Rozenbilt. Alfred, apprentice pilot, finds himself in the middle of an adventure that will spare no one.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Gigantik

Gigantik is a series of strip-cartoons of Science Fiction straddling the series Valerian and Star Trek . Its name refers to the planet-spacecraft which starts from the adventures of the hero. Gigantik The series was created for the German magazine ZACK ( Super As in French). Scenario: Víctor Mora | Drawing: Jose Maria Cardona.
Gigantik is actually the name of a huge asteroid turned into a new world and launched from Earth in the year 2078. Set within a huge bubble, inhabited by thousands of people picked (mostly scientists and military ), the New Earth is going to storm the sky to discover new worlds. This gigantic spaceship is sufficient in itself: the water is produced there, air, light, and all the food resources for the survival of its occupants. He is accompanied by two satellites: Balmung, a satellite equipped with the latest combat technology and Abraxas, a kind of artificial sun for Gigantik.


Tuesday, March 29, 2016

The Pacific Air Farce

Scenario: Hervé Richez. Design: Barbaud Jean. Somewhere in the Pacific, the US Air Force squadron has a shock. If the fate of the war is at stake, do not particularly appeal to them. Warthog, Radada, Swimbad and their leader Bogoss are as diving and crumpled metal. 
These dézingueurs answer the war cry "and shouldeurze damned!" and each mission, they make sure to leave work to their mechanics and especially nurses. Attention gags bombing in sight. Everyboy inside ! The Pacific Air Farce.



Sunday, March 13, 2016

Grand Prix

In the interwar period, motor racing was an extremely popular sport in Europe. Shopping, spectacular and deadly, attracted tens or even hundreds of thousands of spectators. Grand Prix in three parts traces the history of this microcosm in the last years before World War II and how Hitler used this sport for its propaganda. This is a story mixing action romance, danger, exotic trips, adultery, humor, drink, drugs and melancholy, in an era of hope, deprivation, waiting, carefree and growing threat. A time when people just lived from day to day, hoping that there would be a tomorrow. This comic is created by Marvano in 2010 with Dargaud Publications.