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?

In Search of the Unicorn

1471. Leading a band of faithful crossbowmen, Juan de Olid leaves Castile in secret, bound for adventure and the unknown lands of Sub-Saharan Africa. The expedition’s objective is to bring back a unicorn horn as quickly as possible—the future of the kingdom depends on it. On the advice of the most pre-eminent experts of their day, Juan de Olid and his companions take along with them the one thing that can help them in their quest: a virgin. For the scent of unsullied maidens has the power to tame the most formidable of unicorns. Meanwhile, the apothecaries of King Henry IV of Castile, nicknamed “the Impotent,” impatiently await this legendary horn, as it is said it can cure the King and ensure the continuation of the royal line… Script by Emilio Ruiz - Art by Ana Miralles.

Revolutions

Technological revolutions are a time of incredible inventions, brilliant minds, and fantastic discoveries. As well as bad inventions, failed experiments, and bizarre ideas. “Revolutions” brings to life a series of alternate histories, and offers inventions so fantastic they could never be brought into existence in our world. Instead, these inventions disappear into oblivion, or transform into something completely other than what their makers intended. A truly “revolutionary” series of graphic novels. Script and Art by Mateusz Skutnik.

Katanga

In 1960, after 80 years spent under Belgian colonial rule, Congo declares its independence. Less than two weeks later, the rich mining province of Katanga secedes. Immediately after the secession, Congo and Katanga enter into a war for the dominance of mining territories, including the diamond province, Kasai. The war is followed by civilian massacres and exoduses, at which point the UN intervenes and sends peacekeepers to the area. At the same time, though, a ruthless horde of mercenaries are recruited and sent there to liberate occupied areas. A black servant, Charlie, changes his own fate drastically by getting his hands on a priceless treasure, making him the most wanted man in Katanga… Script by Fabien Nury - Art by Sylvain Vallée.

Narcos

TWO AGENTS OF THE DEA FACING THE CARTELS 

His name is Rico Riva. For his wife and friends, he is a trainer for the DEA's young recruits. In reality, he emerges in Action and inherits the most dangerous missions. He spent his life in the slums of Latin America, weapon in hand, to destabilize the production of cartels of drugs. A goal he shares with his colleague Matthew Deadrick. But Matthew's field would be more like the posh yachts of Miami, where the distribution is decided. A common goal, two parallel roads ... A comic book by Emmanuel Herzet and Giuseppe Liotti.

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Jazz Club (2018)

Script by Alexandre Clérisse - Art by Alexandre Clérisse. Norman was a talented sax player in his heyday, until he lost his musical gift seemingly overnight and fled to France. Over thirty years later, with the millennium approaching, he finds himself confronting unresolved questions, a former lover, and diehard fans who have taken obsession to a new level…

Little Mama (2018)

Script by Halim - Art by Halim. Life isn’t easy for little Brenda, whose single teenage mom is immature, selfish, and prone to violent mood swings. Brenda takes care of her as best she can, missing out on many childhood joys to be her mother’s Little Mama. Sadly, her already challenging existence gets even worse when her mom’s abusive boyfriend moves in. Brenda loves having a new baby brother, but her home life soon turns into pure living hell. Finally she reaches her breaking point, and has to find the courage to save herself and embark on the difficult road towards recovery. A heartbreaking and inspiring tale of abuse and survival.

The Big Empty Life of Alphonse Tabouret (2018)

The Big Empty Life of Alphonse Tabouret is an existential fairy tale about Life, Love, Loss, and the search for answers to questions we all ask nobody in particular. While cute and silly on the surface, almost every encounter is metaphorical (without being heavy-handedly so). This adorably engaging and heartwarming tale invites the reader to decipher the life lessons gleaned by Alphonse in personal terms that speak to today's social conditions. Through the innocent lens of simple, cute characterization, readers are presented with honest questions about parenting, materialism, addiction, codependency, narcissism, depression, and the search for meaning that we all undergo every day.

Baker Street

Did you know that Watson owes much of its popularity to a jellyfish? That Holmes sometimes practices burglary? And would you be able to find a relationship between a canned devil, a dumbbell, an alarm clock, a cactus and a mass of weapons? No ? Well, dive into Dr. Watson's secret notebooks, miraculously exhumed by two "froggies". Scenario: Veys, Pierre. Drawing: Barral, Nicolas.