Asterix v2: “Asterix and the Golden Sickle”
Asterix and Obelix journey to the big city of Lutetia, also known as Paris. They need to buy a Golden Sickle for the Druid Getafix, but the best maker of them has gone missing.
Mermaid Project, Episode One
A Parisian detective fights the system before getting caught up in a much larger case. Fred Simon’s beautiful art will remind you of Art Adams and Guy Davis.
Milo’s World v1: The Next Scholastic-Like Favorite?
“Milo’s World” is a book that you can read right after “Harry Potter” and “Amulet” and whatever else Scholastic is publishing these days. It’s a beautiful fantasy tale with a youthful cast.
Announcing The Asterix Agenda
In 2018, I will review all of the Asterix albums Albert Uderzo drew, in order. 35 books in 52 weeks or less. And more!
Asterix v1: “Asterix the Gaul”
And so it begins… Goscinny and Uderzo come together to tell the tale of the Gaulish village that held strong against Roman invasion. The Romans send in a spy and hilarity ensues.
Runners Up to the Top 10 Franco-Belgian Comics of 2017 (That I Read)
Coming up with a Top Ten list for 2017 was a tough task, and a lot of great books just barely missed it. Here’s where the final cuts were made. These are the runners-up.
Valentine v2
Valentine is having a bad week. A very bad week. And then the boy she pines over notices her and things start looking up. Teenage hijinks, manga, and handball — this is “Valentine.”
Valentine v1: An Exercise in La Nouvelle Manga
“Valentine” is a high school drama piece, starring a likable girl whose unrequited crush doesn’t know she’s there, and whose friends are a mix of troubles.
Top 10 Franco-Belgian Comics of 2017 (That I Read)
After reading more than 125 Franco-Belgian albums this year, I’ve arrived at list of ten series or books that I enjoyed the most. You get crime, drama, mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, western, pirates, thriller, and humor.
Alone v3: “The Clan of the Shark”
The kids meet up with a large group of kids who’ve moved in to a pirate theme park, complete with a leader who is — well, questionable. Rabid dogs, killer sharks, water rides: this one has it all!