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mediatoon December 2019
 
A football under the tree
 
This year, we have plenty of presents to put under the tree: from wonderful compilations to beautiful art books. And we also have something for those of you who overindulged during this holiday season thanks to Dupuis’s new collection: Dupuis Sport! Dupuis Sport is a collection of fictions based on the most popular football clubs in the world.

F.C. Barcelone tells the story of two young boys entering the famous school: La Masia.
Arsenal F.C. will show you how football and a mutual passion can bring two people together.
Standard de Liège conveys the feeling of hope that football can bring into your life during a difficult time.
Olympique Lyonnais is about an enquiry at the very heart of the most popular football club in France.

Whether you are a football fan or not, you will find a story to move you, inspire you or thrill you!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all!

The MFR team

Compilations & special editions

BEST-SELLERS

 
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Blake & Mortimer

La Vallée des Immortels (2) – Le Millième Bras du Mékong (26)

By Teun Berserik, Peter Van Dongen & Yves Sente

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Blake Mortimer
Genres: Crime & Mystery, Action & Adventure, Suspense & Thrillers 

One of the most prestigious symbols of European ‘bande dessinée’, this best-selling series appeals to a wide public and represents all that is best in the genre. Elegant artwork combined with an engaging storyline and strong colors make for a series which stands out from all others.

The author – E. P. Jacobs – is one of a kind. His love of the extraordinary is manifest in the fantastic scientific inventions throughout his stories, such as the famous ‘Espadon’.

The series follows the adventures of Blake and Mortimer and their run-ins with all sorts of antagonists: Septimus, Olrik, Moloch, and many more…

The series has been turned into an animated series, more information here 


 
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Lady S

Code Vampiir (14)

By Philippe Aymond

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure, Crime & Mystery 

Suzan or Shania? New Zealander or Estonian? The daughter of an American ambassador or of dissident Jews from the USSR? Lost child or petty thief? Victim of blackmail or high-level spy? Who is Lady S? Action, suspense and modern-day adventures in a carefully crafted geopolitical context, ‘Lady S’, created by Jean Van Hamme at the top of his form and illustrated by the ever-talented Philippe Aymond, holds all the cards to become one of the major series of the Franco-Belgian school.


 
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Capitaine Albator – Mémoires de l’Arcadia

Capitaine Albator – Mémoires de l’Arcadia (2)

By Jérôme Alquié

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Kana
Genres: Sci-Fi 

Set within the timeline of the original series, this brand-new Captain Albator adventure marks the beginning of a new story
arc:
Planet Earth is threatened by an upcoming invasion by the Sylvidres and despite being banished as a pirate, Captain
Albator won’t give up trying to save the world. This time, the source of danger comes directly from Earth, not outer space.
A team of scientists discovers a Sylvidres mausoleum where they find information about terrifying genetic manipulations
and a destructive power capable of either providing the Sylvidres with immortality or putting an end to their civilization.
The unprecedented cold spell hitting Earth might only be a taste of what this new enemy has in store…
Will Captain Albator and his crew manage to solve this mystery and save the Earth from yet another menace?


Dupuis
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Les Minions

Paella dé mundo (4)

By Renaud Collin & Stéphane Lapuss’
Humor
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Les Chroniques de la Lune Noire

Une porte sur l’Enfer (20)

By Fabrice Angleraud & François Froideval
Fantasy & Esoteric
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Dargaud Benelux
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XIII

2 132 mètres (26)

By Iouri Jigounov & Yves Sente
Action & Adventure
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Studio Boule et Bill
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Boule & Bill

Bill à facettes (40)

By Jean Bastide, Christophe Cazenove & Jean Roba
Humor
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Graphic novel

 
 
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F.C. Barcelone

La Masia l’école des rêves (1)

By Francesc Dalmases & Eduard Torrents

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Joaquim, a boy from Barcelona, and Manu, whose family is from Guinea, seem to have nothing in common, except for one thing: a passion for football. At age twelve, they both join the FC Barcelona youth team at “La Masia,” the club’s football academy. But not just anyone can make it with Barça. Together, Joaquim and Manu will face immense challenges as they try to turn their dreams into reality. An adventure of friendship at the heart of a legendary club.


 
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Arsenal F.C.

The Game We Love (1)

By Philippe Glogowski

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Andrew, 35 years old, decides to take his new girlfriend’s 10-year-old son to see the Gunners play. For Nathan, it’s the first time in his life stepping foot inside a football stadium. He should be thrilled—but he can’t help wondering about Andrew’s motives. If there’s one thing that can break the ice and bring the two together, it’s Andrew’s passion for the Arsenal Football Club and its rich history.


 
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Standard de Liège

Au Coeur de Sclessin (1)

By David Rosel & Michaël Lambert

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical fiction 

Julie takes her son Nathan to watch Standard Liège, one of the top Belgian soccer teams, for the first time, and tells him how she first fell in love with the legendary club.
Ten years earlier: Julie is still single and going through a rough patch. The company she works for, training disabled people to do various jobs, is struggling. If it closes, the staff will be laid off. Her father, a fanatical Standard supporter, persuades Julie to go to a match with him. He says it’ll cheer her up. Her initial skepticism quickly evaporates as she’s captivated by the atmosphere, the uninterrupted singing and dancing.
As it happens, one of her trainees, a young disabled man called Olivier, is also a passionate Standard supporter. So she decides to take him to a match, so that he, too, can experience this electrifying atmosphere. 


 
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Olympique Lyonnais

Qui a volé OL-Bot ? (1)

By Vincent Dutreuil & François Maingoval

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical fiction 

In the O.L. Football Club, there is a small camera-robot which allows you to watch football matches as if you were inside the stadium. The robot can also wander around the halls and even inside the locker rooms. He is piloted from a distance… by a sick hospitalized child. Known as OL-Bot, this robot brings distraction and happiness to hospitalized kids in the city of Lyon during every home game.


 
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Une histoire de l’art

Ne pas peindre (3)

By Philippe Dupuy

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Special Editions, Non-Fiction 

Philippe Dupuy is known for his work as a European comics artist. He is less known, however, for his dabblings in history of art. He was taught by the famous art critic Pierre Cabanne, and has been passionate about the subject ever since. “Une histoire de l’art” tells us more about Dupuy’s relationship with works of art and their artists. Aside from that, this subjective glimpse of his thoughts, memories and emotions is also quite simply a brilliant exercise in style. Due to originally being intended for online reading, this work was illustrated lengthways. Now published as part of the Air Libre collection in a limited print run, the work has taken the form of a huge fold out book of over 23 meters recto verso for a playful  promenade through all the twists and turns of art history!


Mainstream

 
 
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Crypto-monnaie

Crypto-monnaie (one-shot)

By Djibril Morissette-Phan & Tristan Roulot

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Suspense & Thriller, Action & Adventure 

Josh Jardens, former star of college soccer, has now become counselor in a big Canadian bank. Disappointed by the downward spiral the financial institutions are falling into, he finds out a brand new crypto-currency, full of promises: NekoCoin, launched by the magnetic Kristina Orsova. Between faith and fascination, Josh is going to throw himself body and soul into the depth of modern finance where only the punches are not digital.


 
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I.R.$

Les Dossiers Max (one-shot)

By Vrancken, Reculé & Desberg

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Action & Adventure, Crime & Mystery 

Larry B. Max is one of the rare specialists of the special department of the I.R.S. (Internal Revenue Service), the all powerful agency for taxes in the United States. Reading the complex methods to evade taxes and to launder money like a virtuoso pianist would read the scores of Mozart, he has all the means to prove the links between the world of high finance and the top criminals. Peeling back the accounts of billionaires, of the giant financial groups and of many branched multi-nationals, Larry tries to find the dangerous route back to the nebulous origins of their colossal fortunes…


 
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MUTAFUKAZ’ LOBA LOCA

Mutafukaz’ Loba Loca (3)

By Run & Guillaume Singelin

Publisher: Ankama
Genres: Action & Adventure 

In the wake of Puta Madre, the first Mutafukaz spin-off, Loba Loca tells the turbulent tale of Guadalupe, an endearing high school student with one problem: she has a hard time controlling her anger… Brought up by a single mom and trying to find her way, Guada’s frustration builds until she finally decides to take off and try her luck in the grimy streets of Dark Meat City, seven years after the events of the first Mutafukaz cycle. An extraordinary road trip that will lead Guada toward her future even as she retraces her past, meeting a whole host of unusual and notorious characters along the way.


Illustrated books

 
 
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Beaux-Livres / Artbook Champaka

Philippe Berthet – Ladies (3)

By Philippe Berthet

Publisher: Champaka Brussels
Genres: Special Editions 

Philippe Berthet is one of the most renowned illustrators of femininity in comic history. Besides his pin-up images, Philippe Berthet also creates illustrations portraying elegant ladies. He escapes from the clichés of film noir to explore new themes and attitudes, setting the scene for exquisite paper women. Drawings on textured paper, panoramics, tango, color range variations and graphic framings are at the heart of this book: Ladies. An anthem to elegance and feminine charm. Also includes a lively and intriguing introduction brightly presenting this part of Berthet’s work.


 
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Beaux-Livres / Artbook Champaka

François Avril – Seaside (4)

By François Avril

Publisher: Champaka Brussels
Genres: Special Editions 

Known for his children’s books and his ligne clair comics, François Avril is one of the most famous illustrators of our time. His style immediately seduced the press, which led to the recognition of his talent by the public. He is also one of the first comic artists to successfully use paint in his illustrations. Although cities have long been his favorite landscape, over the last ten years Avril has been exploring the resources that mother nature has to offer. Originally from Brittany, the artist captures its shores and creates an imaginary coast, built from scratch. A master of color, he also knows that the harmony between shades is essential to the art of seduction.


Compilations & special editions

COMPILATIONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS

Dargaud
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Survivants - Compilation

Survivants - Compilation (one-shot)

By Leo
Sci-Fi, Action & Adventure
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Dargaud Benelux
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Barracuda - Compilation

Barracuda - Compilation (one-shot)

By Jérémy & Jean Dufaux
Action & Adventure, Historical fiction
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Dargaud
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Long John Silver - Compilation

Long John Silver - Compilation (1)

By Mathieu Lauffray & Xavier Dorison
Action & Adventure
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Dargaud
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Long John Silver - Compilation

Long John Silver - Compilation (2)

By Mathieu Lauffray & Xavier Dorison
Action & Adventure
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Dupuis
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Lady S – Compilation

Lady S – Compilation (3)

By Philippe Aymond & Jean Van Hamme
Action & Adventure, Crime & Mystery
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Le Lombard
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Bob Morane - Compilation

Bob Morane - Compilation (13)

By Coria & Henri Vernes
Action & Adventure
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