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mediatoon April 2018
 
Living Virtual with Le Lombard
 
Dear publishing partners,

We are happy to have met many of you this year in Bologna, and we’ve been busy preparing information for you about the titles you showed interest in.

In the meantime, we wanted to take a moment to boast about our impressive spring line-up. As you’ll see below, April is a bountiful month, with a number of exciting new series starting and several one-shots that have already attracted positive attention from the press. Particularly exceptional this month is Thomas Cadène and Joseph Fazon’s technological dystopia “Alt-Life,” a headfirst plunge into the disturbing possibilities of a 100% virtual life. It’s a brightly-illustrated vision of what all of our lives could resemble in the not-too-distant future…

Ask us for your reading copy of what Livres Hebdo has called “credible, fascinating, and troubling all at the same time — in short, indispensable.”

Compilations & special editions

BEST-SELLERS

 
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Alt-Life

Alt-Life (one-shot)

By Cadène & Falzon

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Sci-Fi 

A story that gives us a glimpse into the future: Josiane and René are children of the generation “50/50,” their lives split between reality and virtual reality. And they will be the first to enter this alternate universe completely ‐‐ and permanently. Through their eyes, and their adventures, we discover a new world where everything is possible, simply because mankind wanted it. A world where fear and time no longer exist, and where we will have to learn how to live once more.


 
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Le Spirou de …

Fondation Z (13)

By Lebeault & Filippi

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure, Humor 

“Spirou & Fantasio” has become one of the legendary comic book series of our time, and there are comic book authors all over Europe who dream of getting involved in the pair’s adventures. Dupuis has decided to make that dream a reality! This spin-off series offers the a group of authors the chance to take the reins for one album each, and to create “their” Spirou.


 
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La Jeunesse de Thorgal

Le drakkar des glaces (6)

By Surzhenko & Yann

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fantasy & Esoteric 

The series tells the story of Thorgal’s adventures from when he was 15 to 20 years old, showing us how the adolescent we left at the end of “Aaricia” became the young man we later meet as he is being chained up by his father-in-law in the main series.


 
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Marsupilami par...

Des histoires courtes du Marsupilami par… (2)

By Group of authors

Children's & Family
Publisher: Marsu Productions
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Marsupilami and his wife live in the Palombian jungle with their three children, Bobo, Bibi and Bibu. Agile and generous, gluttonous and mischievous, Marsupilami does his best to give his family a nice, peaceful life in the heart of the rainforest. But there are many who seek out his black-spotted yellow pelt… on their own head be it! Here, a group of new authors pay homage to the beloved marsupial, shedding a fresh, eclectic, and contemporary light on an old favorite through short stories.


Graphic novel

 
 
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Est-Ouest

Est-Ouest (one-shot)

By Aymond & Christin

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Historical fiction 

From the North American plains to the Steppes of Russia, writer Pierre Christin narrates his creative journeys accompanied by Mézières, Bilal, and Giraud. From flower power to the Cold War, this is Christin’s subjective perspective of the second half of the 20th century.


 
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Sous les pavés

Sous les pavés (one-shot)

By Raives & Warnauts

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Historical fiction 

May, 1968: a time marked by civil and social unrest across France. Discover just what it was like to live through this revolutionary period through the lives and love stories of a wide cast of characters, against the backdrop of historical events like the Vietnam War.


 
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Dedans le centre Pompidou-Metz

Dedans le centre Pompidou-Metz (one-shot)

By Zanello

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Humor 

Charlie Zanello worked for six years at the bookstore inside the Centre Pompidou in Metz, starting from the museum’s opening in 2010. During his time there, he wandered the hallways and spoke with artists, curators, collectors, art lovers, tourists, groups of retirees and many others. With humor and intelligence, he comments on the backstage workings of the art world and exposes the difficulties of bookselling.


 
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Rien ne se passe jamais comme prévu

Rien ne se passe jamais comme prévu (one-shot)

By Gorce & Tissier

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Humor 

Elena and Gus are the perfect couple. As they approach 30, they decide it’s time for a new adventure: starting a family. The problem is, nothing goes according to plan and they come up against all manner of obstacles along the way.
Doubts, small joys, failures, and anecdotes make up this touching story about an infertile couple whose sense of humor never fails them.


 
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Le Pouvoir de la Satire

Le Pouvoir de la Satire (one-shot)

By Erre & Terreur Graphique

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Documentary 

This is the story of the French satirical press from the French Revolution to the Charlie Hebdo attacks in 2015. Along with the artist Terreur Graphique, historian Fabrice Erre works his way backwards from the tragic events at Charlie Hebdo, shedding light on the complex role played by the satirical media. Already published in the comics journal “La Revue Dessinée,” this fascinating documentary uses humor to engage in a true reflection on freedom of expression.


Mainstream

 
 
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Zarathustra

Zarathustra (1)

By Mir & Marazano

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric 

With the oasis civilization at its height, the sun god Ahura Mazda and his brother, sworn enemies, have each chosen a hero to continue their battle down among mortals. But the clash of Amru and Vivana will ultimately mark the beginning of the end for the gods, and decide the fate of all humanity…


 
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Gagner la guerre

Ciudalia (1)

By Genet & Jaworski

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric 

“Winning the war is great, but when it comes time to split up the spoils among the victors — clans of nobles rotten with pride and ambition — the coup de grâce given to the enemy becomes nothing but an appetizer. It’s enough to make you miss the good old battlefield, codified by the art of war. When we draw knives now, it’s within the family. And it so happens that knives are just my thing…” Benvenuto is a hitman, without a doubt the best in all of the Ciudalia Empire. His latest mission — getting rid of a nobleman who’s come to nose around in the ghetto — is supposed to be a cinch. But the mark turns out to be much tougher than he thought, and Benvenuto quickly finds himself in over his head…


 
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Irons

Ingénieur-conseil (1)

By Brahy & Roulot

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Suspense & Thrillers 

Jack Irons is an engineer specialized in superstructures. A sarcastic misanthrope, Jack is tough to like. But in his field, there’s no one better. Massive bridges, far-fetched construction projects in hostile lands — when the task seems impossible, Jack gets the call.


 
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Dans mon Open space

Dans mon Open space – Les inédits (one-shot)

By James

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Humor 

Work harder, earn more… or work less and try not to get caught? Open Space is a vitriolic portrait of contemporary life at work: interdepartmental wars, calcified hierarchies, exploited and underpaid interns. In 46 hilarious pages, James takes on hidebound bosses, incompetent technicians, laid-off HR specialists, cynical financial officers, oafish vendors, self-satisfied managers and all the power struggles that make the world of business such a wonderful place.


Dupuis
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Ralph Azham

L’engrenage (11)

By Trondheim
Action & Adventure, Fantasy & Esoteric
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Théodore Poussin

Le dernier voyage de l’Amok (13)

By Le Gall
Crime & Mystery
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Animal lecteur

On ferme ! (7)

By Libon & Salma
Humor
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Dargaud
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Amazonie

Amazonie (3)

By Marchal, Leo & Rodolphe
Sci-Fi
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Dargaud Benelux
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Warship Jolly Roger

Dernières volontés (4)

By Montlló & Runberg
Sci-Fi
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Dupuis
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Ni Terre ni Mer

Ni Terre ni Mer (2)

By Genzianella, Ricard & Megaton
Suspense & Thrillers
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Compilations & special editions

COMPILATIONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS

 
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Largo Winch – Diptyques

Largo Winch – Diptyques (1)

By Francq & Van Hamme

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

At the age of 26, Largo Winch inherits a financial cartel worth ten billion dollars. Rebel, womanizer, hoodlum, and anti-conformist, he is called “the blue-jeaned billionaire.” But can you keep your hands clean at the head of such an emporium? From women with deadly charms to conspiring bank managers, from financial transactions to illegitimate trafficking, Largo Winch gives blow for blow. And not always within the bounds of the law. This re-edition of the now classic series contains the first two volumes.


 
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Bunker Intégrale

Bunker Intégrale

By Bec, Genzianella & Betbeder

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

In this ambitious saga by Christophe Bec, Stéphane Betbeder, and Nicola Genzianella, the atmosphere has never been more chilling. Bunker 37 is situated at more than 7,000 meters above sea level and is the last fortification between the Velikiistok and the Ieretik territory. The action begins when the protagonist of the series, Aleksi Stessik, arrives, accompanied by other soldiers prepared to battle for what they believe in.


 
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Tendre Violette L’Intégrale

Tendre Violette L’Intégrale (3)

By Servais

Graphic novel
Publisher: Dupuis
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Violette’s only love is her freedom and doesn’t care what anyone says about it. She lives in the forest, attracting men and making their cheated wives jealous. Despite rumors and threats, she is ready to do whatever it takes to remain free… “Tendre Violette” was published for the first time in 1982, in black and white. This new edition is a moving ode to the original publication.


 
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Valhardi Intégrale

Valhardi L’intégrale (1956-1958) (4)

By Jijé, Charlier & Philip

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Jean Valhardi first hit our shelves in 1941 and has been one of the biggest characters, alongside Spirou and Tif and Tondu, to come out of Dupuis.His adventures have been brought together here for the first time in this fully restored version. Fans will finally get a chance to read the extremely rare “L’étrange réveillon” de Jean Valhardi as it was originally published, copies of which are all but impossible to find these days. Includes a detailed introduction, the result of two years of research by the authors of La véritable histoire de Spirou, Christelle and Bertrand Pissavy-Yvernault.


 
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Théodore Poussin – Cahiers

Théodore Poussin – Cahiers (4)

By Le Gall

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Crime & Mystery 

Dupuis Publishing gives fans the opportunity to follow Frank Le Gall’s progress. Each sketchbook contains twelve black and white panels, as well as research, sketches, doodles and a plot outline. This is a collector’s object with a limited print-run and original fabrication.


Children's & family

 
 
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Aubépine

Le Génie Saligaud (1)

By Karensac & Thom Pico

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure, Humor 

Aubépine likes her life just fine in the city. So when her parents announce a move to the mountains in the middle of nowhere, it’s safe to say she isn’t thrilled! There’s nothing to do and no one to talk to, except for an odd old shepherdess and her woolly dogs… and a treacherous genie? Perhaps Aubépine won’t be so bored here after all, as she faces mounting magical threats with each passing month!.


 
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La Belle Endormie

La Belle Endormie (1)

By Karina

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Romance 

At the very end of the 19th century, there is a performance of the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” in a famous theater. The director tells one of the dancers that, when the curtain falls, he will be dismissed. To get his revenge, the dancer puts a curse on the director’s daughter, the ballerina playing Aurora. She falls asleep onstage, and remains so for one hundred long years. A hundred years later, Oxana wakes up with no memory, in a world where everything has changed. The young woman goes to great lengths to become part of the dance company, and to try to understand who she is and what happened to her. Along the way, she meets the mysterious and romantic Leonidas, his depraved half‐brother Ludwig, and an elegant young woman, Aria…