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mediatoon February 2020
 
"I read, I travel, I become" (Derek Walcott)
 
Comics can bring us to a whole other country, which is especially welcome in the middle of a stormy winter.

First stop on our road trip is Le Lion de Judah, where a strange adventure awaits you in Kenya alongside a witch and a convicted murderer. Then, it’s over to Latin America with Amazonie or else, La Flamme, to follow the life of José Maria Gonzales. At last, we will make our way to North America with Léna and cross paths with people from all around the world: Iran, Turkey, Russia, France…  It’s sure to be an unforgettable voyage.

However if we still want to have a planet to visit, Ze journal de la famille (presque) zéro déchet becomes a vital reading, offering a guiltfree guide to zero waste life for the whole family (cats included).

So take up your atlas and travel with us thanks to our new releases of February.

The MFR Team

 
BREAKING NEWS!
 
Pascal Jousselin’s clever and amazing hero Imbattable has been awarded as the best middle grade comic at the Bolognaragazzi Awards 2020. We invite you to check out this amazing comic whose hero has a unique super power: the ability to use the visual language of comics.

The series has sold close to 130 000 copies in French (with two volumes published and a third to come in August 2020), and has been translated into Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Serbian, Catalan, Swedish, German and English (to be published in June 2020).

Funny and original, this series is sure to delight.

Compilations & special editions

BEST-SELLERS

 
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SuperGroom

Justicier malgré lui (1)

By Yoann & Fabien Vehlmann

Children's & Family
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

An aging adventurer tries to get back on the horse by disguising himself as an all-American superhero, but instead of having ball, he finds himself actually having to live his unlikely new role–which just goes to show: there’s no escaping your fate, Supergroom!
An original twist on a classic comic. 


 
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Ze Journal de la Famille (presque) zéro déchet

Ze Journal de la Famille (presque) zéro déchet (one-shot)

By Bénédicte Moret

Graphic novel
Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Non-Fiction 

The zero-waste way of life, an extraordinary and challenging family adventure!
The famous zero-waste family (already 200 000 copies sold in French from previous books) takes the floor to share their story towards a way of life without waste.
From awareness to a new balance, what should have only lasted a year ultimately becomes a veritable calling! In sharp contrast to our excessively consumerist society, this crazy adventure full of humble humor is put into words and images by the family’s mom, Bénédicte Moret.


Dargaud
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Amazonie

Amazonie (5)

By Bertrand Marchal, Leo & Rodolphe
Sci-Fi
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Le Lombard
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Ducobu

L’Idole des écoles (25)

By Godi & Zidrou
Humor
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Graphic novel

 
 
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Karmen

Karmen (one-shot)

By Guillem March

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric 

Its a graphic novel about death and suicide, but not sad and gloomy, on the contrary philosophical and often fun and ironic.
Its a death that can be reversed, because the angels are looking for our redemption.
The dead is Catalina, a young student that commits suicide for love, the angel is Karmen, its not a usual angel, she is fun and teasing, capable of empathy with the dead people she is supposed to escort.
So much empathy that she is open up the path of redemption for them, and by this life itself!
Its a surprising book, metaphysical, but also light, filled with humor and tenderness.
Women are gorgeous in it, and the drawings bright and shining.


 
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Le chanteur perdu

Le Chanteur perdu (one-shot)

By Didier Tronchet

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Humor 

Library clerk Jean is cracking up. He’s thrown out all the books, all the CDs, and all the DVDs, everything–except one old cassette tape of songs. Who the singer was, no one now knows, but it’s Jean’s mission to find him–and his journey takes him to a deserted island off Madagascar…
Didier Tronchet surrounds his central theme of running away with a string of others that reach just as deeply into our inner selves: the indelibility of youthful dreams; the emotional power of the songs that mark out our lives; the transience of travel as a kind of therapy; the possibility or impossibility of making a fresh start; the illusions and delusions of being away from home; the expectations and inevitable disappointments of coming face to face with a childhood idol; and above all, whether crossing the world in search of yourself leads you to the discovery of someone else…
In this voyage of discovery–both physical and psychological–Tronchet uses playfulness, humor, and self-deprecation to penetrate our hearts and souls.  


 
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La flamme

La Flamme (one-shot)

By Jorge González

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Historical fiction 

Llamarada is Spanish for “rocket.” It’s also the nickname of an Argentinean soccer star named Joseph. Ever since he was 8, his life has revolved around soccer, and his grandfather–himself a former player–has helped him shape it. We follow Joseph’s ascent from school playing field to the hallowed turf of PSG and Real Madrid, a career that catapults him to international stardom, until… after just a single glorious, victorious season in Europe, the rocket explodes in mid-flight and crashes to the ground. A fractured knee has put an end to Joseph’s dreams.
It is no coincidence that Joseph’s mentor is the spitting image of writer Jorge Gonzalez’s own grandfather. 


Mainstream

 
 
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The Weatherman

The Weatherman (1)

By Nathan Fox, Dave Stewart & Jody Leheup

Publisher: Urban Comics
Genres: Suspense & Thrillers, Action & Adventure 

Nathan Bright had it all: an awesome girlfriend, a kickass dog, and a job as the number one weatherman on terraformed Mars. But when he’s accused of carrying out the worst terrorist attack in human history—an event that wiped out nearly the entire population of Earth—Nathan becomes the most wanted man alive and a target of a manhunt that spans the galaxy. But is Nathan truly responsible for such a horrific crime? And why can’t he remember?
Writer Jody LEHEUP (SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER!), artist Nathan FOX (DMZ, HAUNT, Dark Reign: Zodiac), and colorist Dave STEWART (Hellboy, RUMBLE) present a full-throttle, widescreen science fiction epic about the damage we do in the name of justice and what it truly means to be redeemed…


 
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Le Lion de Judah

Le Lion de Judah (1)

By Hugues Labiano & Stephen Desberg

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fantasy & Esoteric 

In 1920s Kenya and Ethiopia, an English colonist is arrested when he is suspected of murder. Sent to prison and sentenced to hard labor, he learns to live and survive, day after day, until finally succeeding to escape. It is then that a mysterious dark-skinned woman sets off after him, hunting him down mercilessly. If he is the lion, she is the eagle, a face-off of two predators that culminates in a deadly game of seduction.
The authors of “Black OP” offer here an adventure tale inspired by the novels of Joseph Kessel and Blaise Cendrars, marked by archeological exploration and colonialism.


 
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Le Maître Chocolatier

La Concurrence (2)

By Chetville, Bénédicte Gourdon & Eric Corbeyran

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Drama, Suspense & Thrillers 

Alex Carret is a talented young Brussels chocolatier whose life takes a drastic turn when he quits his job and agrees to partner with a friend of a friend named Ben. He’s a little wary of him at first, but when Ben comes up with a business plan, a space, a brilliant branding idea, and a 100,000-euro loan, Alex can’t resist the temptation of seeing his lifelong dream come true. Soon he and his team are selecting the finest chocolate from countries around the world and throwing a launch party, which is a smash success. But will that put them in the crosshairs of other local power brokers?


 
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Green Class

L’Alpha (2)

By David Tako & Jérôme Hamon

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Sci-Fi, Action & Adventure, Fantasy & Esoteric 

When they emerge from a field trip in the marshes of Louisiana, a class of young Canadian students suddenly faces a nightmare scenario: a mysterious virus is spreading among the population, transforming its victims bit by bit into horrific plant‐like monsters. The army has taken control of the territory, and quarantined the sick. Five friends decide to rebel, however. Armageddon or not, they will remain in control of their destiny until the bitter end.


 
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Léna

Léna dans le brasier (3)

By André Juillard & Pierre Christin

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Action & Adventure, Suspense & Thrillers 

Lena is a beautiful, dark-haired young woman who travels alone through the ruins of Eastern Europe, on an unknown mission. As she moves through this world in decline, she meets repeatedly with strange figures, apparently engaged in dark and mysterious trafficking.
What motive brings her to such improbable places? And why is Lena marked by such infinite sadness? This series features a lyrical, literary script by Pierre Christin, brought to life by the superb artwork of André Julliard.


 
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MUTAFUKAZ’ LOBA LOCA

Mutafukaz’ Loba Loca (4)

By Guillaume Singelin & Run

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.


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FREAKS’ SQUEELE FUNERAILLES

Freaks' Squeele Funérailles (6)

By Florent Maudoux
Fantasy & Esoteric
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Dupuis
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La véritable histoire vraie

Staline (7)

By Ptiluc & Bernard Swysen
Biography & Memoirs, Humor
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Children's & family

 
 
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LES ENFANTS DE LA COLERE

Les Enfants de la colère (2)

By Nico Naranjo & Damian

Publisher: Ankama
Genres: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi 

For decades, the planet Aegis has been dominated by the Confederation of Northern States. Its superior technology and military have enabled it to exploit the natural resources of the underdeveloped south. A resistance group decides to fight back using a new type of mecha. At first glance they seem rather basic, yet they are fast and well-organized. When the Confederation finally catches one, they discover that the mecha is piloted by a child…


 
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SIXTINE

Le Salut du pirate (3)

By Aude Soleilhac & Frédéric Maupomé

Publisher: Editions de la Gouttière
Genres: Action & Adventure 

The identity quest of a teenager, through mysteries, secrets and magic!
After her father’s death, Sixtine lives alone with her mother… and three pirate ghosts who take care of her! And this sometimes leads to some complicated (and funny) situations… Torn between the desire to know where she comes from
and her fear of hurting her mother’s feelings, Sixtine decides to adopt a risky plan in order to solve the family’s money problems. Fortunately, she has a lot of humour and hilarious friends to help her through this adventure!
Frédéric Maupomé develops, as always, powerful themes: the loss of a loved one and family secrets… by way of humour, magic and adventure!


 
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LINETTE

Copain de jardin (3)

By Jean-Philippe Peyraud & Catherine Romat

Publisher: Editions de la Gouttière
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fantasy & Esoteric 

A fresh and modern series that transforms daily routine into magic! 

Linette is a little girl who’s a bit clumsy, but never at a loss for ideas. The authors play with that which is at the heart of kids’ imagination: the extraordinary power to transform daily places and activities into a magical world to explore!

 
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Aubépine

La fin de tout (et du reste) (4)

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!

A series that’s set to shake up children’s comics with its mix of pop culture humor and an avalanche of twists and turns.


Dargaud
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Le Monde de Milo

Le Monde de Milo (7)

By Christophe Ferreira & Richard Marazano
Fantasy & Esoteric, Action & Adventure
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Dupuis
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Nelson

Super furax (22)

By Bertschy
Humor
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Illustrated books

 
 
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Le Roi Dagobert

Au secours Merlin ! (2)

By Héloïse Solt & Christophe Loupy

Publisher: Little Urban
Genres: Novels & Story Books 

King Dagobert is back from the war. All he wants right now is to be home. But it looks like his castle has been taken over by a terrible dragon!
Little Urban presents a brand new medival series where King Dagobert writes his own page of History! And to fire it off, what better than epic battles and a dragon with a temper!


Compilations & special editions

COMPILATIONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS

 
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Théodore Poussin – Cahiers

Aro Satoe (1)

By Frank 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.


Le Lombard
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Vasco - Compilation

Vasco - Compilation9)

By Dominique Rousseau, Defachelle & Luc Révillon
Historical fiction
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Le Lombard
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Bob Morane - Compilation

Bob Morane - Compilation (14)

By Coria & Vernes
Action & Adventure
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