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mediatoon June 2022
 
A queen, a monk, and a dragon
 
What elements do you think make the perfect tale? A medieval setting, epic battles, intriguing characters, frightening creatures? Among this month’s releases, you’ll find all of these things and much more!

Every good tale needs a queen! To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, this new graphic novel illustrates the crucial moments in the Queen’s life and gives the reader documented information about her reign and her personal growth.

Why not add a wise monk to the mix? You’ll find one in Feuilles Volantes, the new graphic novel by Alexandre Clerisse, where three characters, in three different moments in time, each write the other’s story, in a loop of self-fulfilling prophecies.

Who doesn’t love a tale about monsters? Luckily, in Le Bestiaire du crépuscule, you will find all kinds of dark and fantastic creatures. But if you want to stick to tradition, we also have a dragon in Les Mémoires du Dragon Dragon: though, I must warn you, he doesn’t really have a tail or breath fire…

Now that you have all the elements of the perfect tale, it’s up to you to create your own!

Compilations & special editions

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La Quête de l'Oiseau du Temps - Avant la Quête

Folle Graine (7)

By Bruno Etien, Loisel & Serge Le Tendre

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric 

Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Akbar, eons ago, lived an evil king called Ramor, whose brothers succeeded in imprisoning in a conch shell. Mara, a witch-princess, on reading a book of spells, discovers that only the Time Bird can seal the shell for ever. A knight named Bragon leaves to search for the Time Bird, taking with him Mara’s beautiful daughter, Pelisse. Thus begins this fantastical saga throughout which the characters confront many a danger in their quest for the fabulous Time Bird.


 
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Les soeurs Grémillet

Le trésor de Lucille (3)

By Alessandro Barbucci & Giovanni Di Gregorio

Children's & Family
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy & Esoteric 

Sarah’s been having strange dreams… a tiny jellyfish, a giant tree, a mysterious forest. But what if it’s all true? With her younger sisters Cassiopeia and Lucille at her side, Sarah, alias Rolling Thunder, will lead the investigation to decipher her mysterious visions. In the process, the Grémillet sisters will stumble on their mother’s hidden past and uncover a long-buried family secret!


 
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Les Beaux Étés

Intégrale complète (One-shot)

By Jordi Lafebre & Zidrou

Graphic novel
Publisher: Dargaud Benelux
Genres: Humor, Drama 

Remember those glorious summers of your childhood? Everyone piled into the car, and you were off to join the millions of other holiday-goers on the roads in gridlock (no air conditioning back then of course!)… And this is what we called holidays! But then, isn’t it on vacation that families create their best memories together? So kick back and enjoy reliving the summer adventures of the Faldérault family… which might just remind you of your own!


 
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Kid Paddle - Best Of

Daddy Cool (1)

By Midam

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Humor 

Savez-vous capturer un Blork ? Utiliser au mieux un copy 2000 ? Ce que devient l’argent une fois glissé dans le fente d’un bouffe-fric ? Kid Paddle est là pour répondre à toutes ces importantes questions existentielles, à une époque où jeux vidéo, ordinateurs et autres CD-ROM dirigent les loisirs des enfants… et des adultes.


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Feuilles Volantes

Feuilles Volantes (One-shot)

By Alexandre Clérisse

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Sci-Fi 
Let’s set the scene: our three characters live in three different eras, all are passionate about comics and, without knowing it, they somehow draw each other’s stories. • Our first character, Max, is a teenager living in 1990 and draws the story of Raoul, a 15th century monk… • Raoul draws the story of Suzie, an artist living in 2090… • And completing this strange triangle is Suzie, drawing the story of Max… Could these be self-fulfilling prophesies?
Three different artistic styles, three different lives, and three sets of circumstances that will impact the stories they tell. And that’s where it gets tricky: if the authors break the narrative chain, our three characters could find themselves in serious, life-altering trouble! Their attachment to each other will allow them to go beyond the laws of fiction to save themselves and finish their stories. A kaleidoscope of stories in a narrative, graphic and poetic masterpiece!

 
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Soixante printemps en hiver

Soixante printemps en hiver (One-shot)

By Aimée de Jongh & Ingrid Chabbert

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Contemporary Women, Drama 
A subtle and touching tale of liberation, following a protagonist on the path to self-discovery. On the day of her sixtieth birthday, Josy refuses to blow out the candles on her cake. Her bags are packed. She’s come to a decision: she’s going to win back her freedom by taking off in her old Volkswagen minibus! Even if it means leaving behind her husband and family. In a state of shock, they all blame her for making such a selfish move. But is it really so selfish to listen to that little voice deep within? Josy soon finds support among new friends who have faced similar scorn and incomprehension from family and society… But will that be enough to stop her from leaving once more? Perhaps a newfound love can help her find her way…

 
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Elizabeth II – God save the Queen

Elizabeth II – God save the Queen (One-shot)

By Tony Lourenco, Cynthia Thiéry

Publisher: Petit à Petit BD
Genres: Biography & Memoirs 

This book covers the entire life of Her Majesty The Queen, from her birth to her Platinum Jubilee, including her propulsion to the top of the order of succession to the British throne, her marriage, her coronation, but also the hardship during the crises of the 70s and 80s, the death of Lady Di, and the time she was a James Bond cameo alongside Daniel Craig. This is the life story of one of the most influential women in the world, who immediately understood how to use her image and who has not finished making the news!


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Ripper

Ripper (1)

By Jeronimo Céjudo

Publisher: Ankama
Genres: Manga, Action & Adventure 

Following an unprecedented world ecological crisis, the air has become unbreathable and hostile creatures have taken control of the planet, forcing the last survivors to take shelter in a tower of fortune. Among them are a group of volunteers trained to find a new Eden, they’re called the Rippers! During a reconnaissance mission, the oak squadron meets Junk, a young optimistic boy who doesn’t seem at all affected by the state of the Earth…


 
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Les Chevaliers du ciel Tanguy et Laverdure

Une Frontière obscure (10)

By Sebastien Philippe, Patrice Buendia & Frédéric Zumbiehl

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Michel Tanguy and Ernest Laverdure, otherwise known as the “Riders of the Sky,” are an inseparable duo who’ve been on the scene since the very first issue of Pilote magazine in 1959. The first is brave and rather reserved, and the second eccentric, boastful, and a bit of a heartbreaker. But despite his never-ending quips and silliness, Laverdure is the wingman Tanguy relies on when he gets himself into tricky situations. Adventure and espionage make up the day-to-day life of our two heroes who, on the ground or in their plane, manage always to maintain their unwavering patriotism.


 
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Effroyable Shermann

Effroyable Shermann (One-shot)

By Alessandra Marsili, Lorenzo Palloni

Publisher: Ankama
Genres: Humor, Comedy 

The small island of cape Tourneboussole is rocked by the disappearance of one of its residents: the old pirate Auguste Shermann. Frequentio, a lawyer who only recently moved to Tourneboussole, summons Shermann’s four heirs: Cecil Shermann, aged 29, a broke coach driver and father living in England; Magdalena, aged 44, a fat detestable fallen noblewoman who’s been living in Holland for years; and Carl Shermann, aged 53, a captain of industry and military man working in Africa. The fourth heir, Wilmina, lives on Tourneboussole and was brought up by her hot-headed and often cruel father. The news of other heirs is disconcerting for Wilmina who thought she was the only family Shermann had! However, her father’s will states that the four heirs must go looking for their inheritance as it’s hidden somewhere on Tourneboussole. Forced to work together, the four cousins go off in search of Shermann’s treasure, but the more they discover about the pirate’s past, the more treacherous their treasure hunt becomes…


 
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I.R.$

Fraude à la Terre (23)

By Vrancken & Stephen 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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La Jeunesse de Thorgal

Sydönia (10)

By Roman Surzhenko & Yann

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

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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Les Trois fantômes de Tesla

Les Héritiers du rayon (3)

By Guilhem & Richard Marazano

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric 

One evening in New York, a desperate man entrusts a group of children with a coded letter and then disappears. The missive is for a crazy old man in the neighborhood. Travis, a newcomer to the area, rises to the challenge and goes into the old man’s apartment. There, he understands that he is in fact Nikola Tesla, the pioneer scientist of electricity, and that his inventions are being threatened by the destructive madness of his arch enemy, Edison. Travis will have to help Tesla to keep his discoveries under cover…


 
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Bill Finger dans l'ombre du mythe

Bill Finger dans l’ombre du mythe (One-shot)

By Erez Zadok & Julien Voloj

Publisher: Urban Comics
Genres: Suspense & Thrillers 

In 2006, Marc Tyler Nobleman started his quest to learn more about the nearly forgotten co-creator of Batman. The man who created nearly the entire mythology surrounding one of the most iconic superhero figures in history died impoverished in 1974. Bill Finger is a graphic novel about Nobleman’s quest, it’s a story about trauma and justice told on different narrative levels. There is the story of Nobleman’s research, retracing comic book history in search for the true story behind the Dark Knight. Then there is Bill’s story, his encounter with Bob Kane and his work and struggles in the comic book industry, dealing with depression while Kane, credited as the sole creator of
Batman, is in the spotlight. Then there is the story of Bill’s son who tries in vain to re-establish his father’s legacy while struggling with his own sexuality and later, HIV. And there is the story of Athena, Bill’s granddaughter who no-one believes when she says that her grandfather is the co-creator of Batman.


 
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Les mémoires du Dragon Dragon

Valmy c’est fini (1)

By Simon Spruyt & Nicolas Juncker

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Historical fiction 

His name is Pierre-Marie Dragon, and he is a dragoon in the French army. Is it Mr. Dragon or Dragoon? Sometimes it can get a little confusing! Pierre-Marie Dragon is tall, handsome, and intelligent. He is a skilled horseman, a precision shooter, and an outstanding swordsman. Sure of himself, he can come across as a bit of a haughty upstart sometimes. But his sense of humor, his love of freedom, and his anarchism make him a very sought-after companion. He only has three faults: he is a coward and prefers to flee instead of standing his ground, he is a thief, and a Don Juan that will happily sleep with everything that has a pulse! From the battlefields of the Revolution to the Napoleonic campaigns and the Restoration, the Dragon dragoon is the anti-hero you’ll love to hate!


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Héliotrope

Les voleurs de magie (1)

By Benjamin Chaud & Joan Sfar

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

She’s a young woman of today, but she’s an outlaw. It’s her family’s tradition: they’re all prisoners in Russia, descended from a long line of robbers. Her grandmother survives on vodka and cornflakes. Her family only steals magical objects, however. Heliotrope is ignorant of her family history and has no idea of the dangers that weigh on them. She steals out of love, but is always disappointed.


 
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Le fil de l'Histoire raconté par Ariane & Nino

La Grèce antique (38)

By Sylvain Savoia & Faberice Erre

Publisher: Dupuis Jeunesse
Genres: Non-Fiction  

This is an educational collection for young readers interested in history. Starting out with a real-life situation (such as a snowball fight in the yard), Ariane and her little brother Nino get talking about historical subjects. Each subject is covered in 32 panels, followed by educational appendices to complete the discussion (portraits of historical figures, maps, timelines, etc).


 
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Les coeurs de ferraille

Debry Cyrano et moi (1)

By José Luis Munuera & BeKa

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Sci-Fi 

In a retro-future where humans live surrounded by robots at their service, the interactions between these personalities both close and different suddenly make the concept of “humanity” floating… Through unforgettable encounters between men and machines, BeKa and Munuera draw up in three albums splendid stories where the meanings of words such as soul and love are redefined on each page.


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COMPILATIONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS

 
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New Paperback Collection

8 graphic novels reissued in paperback format

By Dargaud

Graphic novel
Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Graphic Novel 

In June 2022, Dargaud launched a collection of comics in paperback format!

Comic books are constantly evolving, whether it be their themes or the expectations of their readers. To allow new readers to discover this rich genre, this collection offers a selection of 9 classics created by contemporary authors, mixing graphic novels and young adult stories.


Dargaud
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Idéal Standard - paperback edition

Idéal Standard (One-shot)

By Aude Picault
Contemporary Women, Drama
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Les Filles de Salem - paperback edition

Comment nous avons condamné nos enfants (one-shot)

By Thomas Gilbert
Historical fiction
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Mécanique Céleste - paperback edition

Mécanique Céleste (One-shot)

By Merwan
Sci-Fi
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Dargaud
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Pablo - paperback edition

Pablo (One-shot)

By Clément Oubrerie & Julie Birmant
Biography & Memoirs
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Dargaud
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Pistouvi - paperback edition

Pistouvi (One-shot)

By Bertrand Gatignol & Merwan
Humor
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Dargaud
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Pucelle - paperback edition

Pucelle (One-shot)

By Florence Dupré la Tour
Biography & Memoirs
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Dargaud
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Tebori - paperback edition

Tebori (One-shot)

By Marcial Toledano & José Manuel Robledo
Suspense & Thrillers
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Dargaud Benelux
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Celle que... - paperback edition

Je ne suis pas (1)

By Vanyda
Comics for girls
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