“Twenty Years Later” by Dany and Van Hamme (volume 2 of 2)
The title is literally true. This book was created 20 years after the first, and is set that much later, too. It’s a globe-trotting thriller to save lives.
Louca v1: “Kickoff”
A luckless and clumsy teenage is approached by a teenaged soccer ghost to help him set his life straight. Awkwardness and craziness ensues.
The Flash by Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo
It’s been twenty-five years now since Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo combined for a run on “The Flash.” Let’s, ahem, flashback to those issues…
Asterix v20: “Asterix in Corsica”
Ah the Corsicans. We’re not saying they’re lazy or anything. They’re just slow. “Asterix in Corsica” is here to show you everything…
The Future of Spirou?
Dupuis announces a new publishing plan for Spirou and it’s — a superhero book? It’s crazy how alike French and American comics are sometimes…
Pipeline and Sundry: New Smurfs, Lucky Luke, and Matthieu Bonhomme
This week, we have news of a new Smurfs TV series, a new Lucky Luke book featuring an Augie, and Matthieu Bonhomme’s new series!
“Story Without a Hero,” volume 1
A plane crashes in the Brazilian jungle, and nobody will save the survivors. Can they find a way out before starving or becoming some big cat’s dinner?
A Visit to The Albertine, New York City’s French Bookstore
The best selection of French comics on the east coast is housed in a small bookstore attached to the French Consulate on Central Park East. This is the story of my trip to The Albertine.
Parc Spirou Opens This Weekend, But Is It Worth Going?
The latest French theme park, Parc Spirou, opens this weekend. I didn’t get to go to the preview days, but I’ve seen enough to draw conclusions.
Spirou and Fantasio v13: “Z is for Zorglub”
A mad scientist captures Fantasio and brainwashes him in an effort to — well, that would be a spoiler. This is Franquin in his prime Spirou style.