Spirou Journal Celebrates Franquin and Morris at 100 [Issue #4474]
Spirou Journal takes an issue to celebrate the 100th birthdays of Franquin and Morris. Let me show you some highlights!
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“Where The Body Was”: A Delightful Ensemble Murder Mystery
Brubaker and Phillips craft an intertwined tale of a neighborhood where more is going on than meets the eye. Then, a body shows up.
Pipeline and Sundry: Asterix Tops the Chart (again), Angouleme Grand Prix Finalists, and More!
The Grand Prix has its finalists! The French best selling books list of 2023 is topped by a comic! And when will politicians learn?
The Biggest Scandal in Original Belgian Comics Art: The Stolen Pages of Blake and Mortimer
Edgar Jacobs wanted his original “Blake and Mortimer” art kept together and fueling his legacy. A few years after his death, his plan fell apart….
Asterix at 65
2024 is Asterix’s 65th anniversary. Les Editions Albert René are marking the occasion with a few special items throughout the year. I’m mostly interested in the high end reprints, which is unfortunate because my wallet wants nothing to do with any of them. Let’s torture myself by looking at them, anyway. It goes without saying,…
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Where Did Spirou Journal Go? [Updated 15 Jan]
Has Spirou Journal left Izneo.com? Why is 2023 turning out to be such a crappy year for European comics for me?
Asterix v40: “Asterix and the White Iris”
A Roman self-help guru conspires to rally the troops and soften up the Village for an invasion. Failing that, he’ll just take a hostage for Caesar.
Nostalgia Ain’t What It Used To Be
Can you recapture lightning in a bottle? Can all the variables align a second time to re-light the flame? Not really. Sometimes, it’s best to leave things in the past.
Hot Take: Give Me “Asterix By…”
More legacy characters are getting one shot books by other creators. Is it time for Asterix to get the “Asterix By” treatment next?
“Générations Asterix: The Tribute Album”
Dozens of artists come together to pay tribute to Asterix on his 60th birthday. It’s a fantastic mix of art styles and familiar names doing fun work.