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mediatoon September 2021
Atypical heroes for out-of-the-ordinary adventures

 
Atypical heroes for out-of-the-ordinary adventures
 
Society’s changing rules and standards can be impossible to keep up with. However, in comics as in real life, those who defy the norms are often those most suited to face extraordinary events.

Agughia, the young heroine from the comic of the same name, survives off petty theft until the day she steals a mysterious object, triggering a tragically comedic chain reaction that will change the future of her dystopian world.

Ruppert and Mulot’s new graphic novel stars Orsay, a lonely teenager whose life is turned upside down the day he encounters a creature that endows him with special powers in his hands. In La Dame Blanche, 30-year-old Estelle works in a nursing home where she has a unique relationship with the residents… all the while hiding an unspeakable secret.

Atypical heroes have seduced readers throughout history, and one of the oldest among them is detective Sherlock Holmes, back now for the second part of an absorbing new investigation.

Compilations & special editions

BEST-SELLERS

 
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DANS LA TETE DE SHERLOCK HOLMES

L’Affaire du ticket scandaleux (2)

By Benoît Dahan & Cyril Lieron

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Ankama
Genres: Suspense & Thrillers, Crime & Mystery 

Sherlock Holmes decides to take on a case which, in the beginning, seems to be no more than a matter of simple medical diagnosis for Dr Watson. But the discovery of a mysterious powder on some clothes, as well as a ticket to a strange magic show, lead Sherlock to believe that his client is the victim of a large-scale plot, and that he’s not the only one… Other tickets found by Sherlock and the strange disappearance of Londoners confirm his suspicions…


 
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SuperGroom

La guerre olympique (2)

By Yoann & Fabien Vehlmann

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

An aging adventurer tries to get back on his horse by disguising himself as an all-American superhero.
Unexpectedly, he finds himself having to live out his unlikely new role. Supergroom, there’s no escaping your fate! An original twist on a classic comic.


 
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Blake & Mortimer - Hors-série

L’Aventure immobile – Collection Le Nouveau Chapitre (5)

By André Juillard & Didier Convard

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Blake Mortimer
Genres: Special Editions 

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.

Blake and Mortimer are enjoying a well-deserved retirement, but before long an enigmatic letter will bring them back together again. Will the two old friends finally unlock the mystery of the Great Pyramid, buried deep in their memories? The correspondence between these two beloved historical characters are gathered here in a newly revised edition


 
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L'Art de Jean-Claude Mézières

L’Art de Jean-Claude Mézières (One-shot)

By Jean-Claude Mezières

Illustrated books
Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Non-fiction 

Jean-Claude Mézières has seduced hundreds of thousands readers worldwide with his outstanding illustrations of Valerian, space agent. This book is a collected volume of his collaborations in various sectors: press and advertising, the cinema, cartoons, etc., and is enriched with new unpublished documents. This is a beautiful and informative book made to help discover the many facets of a prolific author.


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Ténébreuse

Ténébreuse (1)

By Vincent Mallié & Hubert

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric 

Arzhur is an outcast knight. He drifts between the tavern and the battlefield in search of the next contract that will fill his purse. Needless to say, such behavior is somewhat frowned upon by his brothers-in-arms. After a night of excess, he accepts the deal that all mercenaries dream of: to win back his honor and riches by liberating the daughter of a neighboring king from the monsters holding her captive. But the princess he’s supposed to save carries within her a legacy of destruction. What exactly is her relationship with the three old women who paid Arzhur to free her? Where do her dark powers come from? Even she herself seems to fear what she is capable of.


 
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La Dame Blanche

La Dame Blanche (One-shot)

By Quentin Zuttion

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Drama 

Estelle is in her thirties and works in a nursing home. In this world of card games, unfulfilled dreams and lonely deaths, the young woman forges special relationships with the residents. She listens to them and learns to apprehend their suffering. But how far is she willing to go?


 
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Enchainés

Dans l'entrepont de La Marie-Séraphique (One-shot)

By Alexandrine Cortez & Antoane

Publisher: Petit à Petit BD
Genres: Non-fiction 

The Marie-Séraphique, a slave ship from Nantes, France, made countless trips to and from the African coast and, later, to Santo Domingo, through its involvement with triangular trade. In this book, readers learn about the history and inner workings of the ship through the lens of the terrible fate of its slaves.


 
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Leconte fait son cinéma

Leconte fait son cinéma (One-shot)

By Nicoby & Joub

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Non-fiction 

Joub and Nicoby have taken up their paper and pencil to illustrate the artistic career of the French film director Patrice Leconte. Author of Les Bronzés, Ridicule and many other films, Leconte explains his creative process, recounts anecdotes with the greatest actors of his time, and also touches on the difficulties and doubts of his art, recent projects included.


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Agughia

Agughia (One-shot)

By Hugues Micol

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Sci-Fi 
Set in the near-future, Corsica has become the last remaining unspoiled spot of green on the world as we know it. “Beauty Island” is paradise for a handful of people: the ultra-rich, ill-mannered, demanding tourists from Elsewhere. They want wild nature, but in a bubble, and they’re always after more comfort. In contrast to this idyllic postcard-perfect setting and all its contradictions, the rhythm of the seasons has been disturbed by a climate that’s out of whack, making the livelihood of the locals who’ve been forced to accept this perverse tourism precarious. Our story begins when Agughia (“eel” in Corsican), a proud, resourceful young woman who survives off of petty theft, steals a mysterious object from an employee of Radius, a powerful lobbying firm for land developers. All she wants is to make as much money as she can to get off the island and pursue her dreams in Elsewhere, far away from poverty. Despite her intentions, she triggers a disastrously funny chain reaction that undermines Radius’ projects. Hugues Micol offers up a euphoric dystopia, drawn in a style reminiscent of vintage sci-fi!

 
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La Part merveilleuse

Les Mains d’Orsay (1)

By Ruppert & Mulot

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Esoteric 

Nineteen-year-old Orsay lives an uneventful life in the French countryside, until the day he gains extraordinary powers in his hands after an encounter with a mysterious creature known as a whol. On a trip to Paris in search of a cure, he meets and falls for Basma, a passionate activist for whols’ rights. But Orsay isn’t convinced that whols should be considered equal to humans. Especially once Melek, another human with the same powers, embarks on a murderous rampage to avenge those she sees as her kin.


 
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Aria

Carnet de voyage (40)

By Weyland

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric 

The lonesome amazon and ardent warrior Aria wanders from country to country in an fantastical medieval setting, filled with alarming magical practises and witchcraft. As an errant knight without armour, she has a strong sense of honour, an appetite for festivities and pleasure, and a sensuous beauty. In a world that is often hostile to women, she considers independence and freedom of paramount importance. Above all else, she is a lover of life.


 
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Djinn

Le roi gorille (9)

By Ana Miralles & Jean Dufaux

Publisher: Dargaud Benelux
Genres: Action & Adventure, Erotica, Historical fiction 

This series follows the paths of two different women, in two different eras. One is the exquisite Kim Nelson, a young English woman on a quest for a treasure she believes is rightfully hers. The other is her legendary ancestor, Jade, a djinn of the utmost expertise in the art of love, who, through the power of her body, holds the whole world in the palm of her hand. Her quest? To make her mark on the memory of the world through passing into legend. But both women must withstand many trials, and many rights of passage, in order to attain their goals. This is a series constantly in movement, migrating from Turkey and the harems of the Ottoman Empire, to Africa and the magic of ritual, to India and the glittering Pavilion of Pleasures. A captivating tribute to the power of desire, sensuality and the instinct to love.


Dargaud Benelux
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Djinn

Africa (5)

By Ana Miralles & Jean Dufaux
Action & Adventure, Erotica, Historical fiction
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Djinn

La Perle noire (6)

By Ana Miralles & Jean Dufaux
Action & Adventure, Erotica, Historical fiction
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Dargaud Benelux
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Djinn

Pipiktu (7)

By Ana Miralles & Jean Dufaux
Action & Adventure, Erotica, Historical fiction
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Dargaud Benelux
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Djinn

Fièvres (8)

By Ana Miralles & Jean Dufaux
Action & Adventure, Erotica, Historical fiction
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La brigade des souvenirs

Mon île adorée (2)

By Marko, Carbone & Cee Cee Mia

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Historical fiction 

Tania, Alban and Theo are launched into different eras as they carry out investigations of various objects.
These investigations immerse readers in the past as they accompany the three detectives on their missions, which are full of twists and turns and plenty of history.


 
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Ana Ana

L’histoire incroyable (18)

By Alexis Dormal & Dominique Roques

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Humor 

Pico Bogue’s little sister Ana Ana is a little girl full of mischief. She has heaps of great adventures with her beloved stuffed animals: Tufty, Grizzou, Pinpong, Zigzag, Goupille and Baleineau. She leads her little group wherever her wild imagination takes her!


 
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Pico Bogue

Sur le chemin (13)

By Alexis Dormal & Dominique Roques

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Humor 

Pico Bogue is the eldest child of a normal family, and when we say “normal,” we mean quirky and occasionally stark-raving mad! Along with his little sister Ana Ana, Pico goes through life with as many certainties as he has questions, making the kind of pertinent observations that only children are capable of.
Sometimes challenging, always lovable, there’s no end to Pico’s mischief, much to the amusement, exasperation and surprise of his long-suffering parents!


 
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Le fil de l'Histoire raconté par Ariane & Nino

1939-1945 – L’Allemagne nazie (30)

By Sylvain Savoia & Fabrice 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).


Dupuis Jeunesse
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Le fil de l'Histoire raconté par Ariane & Nino

1939-1945 – La Belgique en terrain de guerre (33)

By Sylvain Savoia & Fabrice Erre
Non-Fiction
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Dupuis Jeunesse
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Le fil de l'Histoire raconté par Ariane & Nino

1939-1945 – La France entre collaboration et résistance (27)

By Sylvain Savoia & Fabrice Erre
Non-Fiction
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Compilations & special editions

COMPILATIONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS

 
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Les Temps nouveaux

Les Temps nouveaux – intégrale (One-shot)

By Raives & Warnauts

Graphic novel
Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Historical fiction 

1938. Thomas Deschamps is returning to La Goffe, a small town thirty kilometers outside Liège. A wanderer and dilettante, Thomas is in every way the opposite of his older brother, Charles, who has become a noted and respectable member of the community.Ten years earlier, the brothers competed to win the heart of the beautiful Alice Régimont.  In the end, she chose Charles’s solid seriousness over Thomas’ charm, spurring Thomas to depart for the Congo. The tension between the two men is still strong today – all the more because Charles has embraced the nationalist ideas that are flourishing throughout Europe in this period. Thomas’ convictions incline him toward the opposing side… but it takes the beginning of the German invasion to finally push him into action.


 
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Enola et les animaux extraordinaires

Compilation (Volumes 4 to 6)

By Joris Chamblain & Lucile Thibaudier

Children's & Family
Publisher: Editions de la Gouttière
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Enola is a young veterinary surgeon with a very particular specialty: extraordinary animals. Unicorns, gargoyles, trolls and phoenixes… No matter the animal, she’ll find a cure. Enola lives in a natural history museum and is accompanied by Maneki, an outrageously funny cat who attracts problems as easily as Enola finds solutions.