Valerian and Laureline v9: “Châtelet Station, Destination Cassiopeia”
In which our title pair get separated to look for intergalactic arms merchants or something, while earth has creature sightings. Valerian meets X-Files?
It’s Superhero Time! Valerian and Laureline v8: “Heroes of the Equinox”
Valerian joins a superhero club on an adventure to selflessly save the next generation of a far off planet. Laureline isn’t too thrilled.
Valerian and Laureline v7: “The False Earths”
Valerian is stuck in a time loop of death trying to discover the source of the time anomalies on earth. Laureline is stuck on the ship with a historian.
The Pipeline BD 100 Half Time Report
Halfway through the year, I look back to see if it’s going to be possible to hit my goal of 100 BD reviews in 2017.
BD | HyperAnalysis | Lettering
Small Lettering Change. Big Improvement?
One panel in a Valerian album could be improved greatly with a few tweaks to the lettering. This is not about the font. It’s about the layout.
On the Run: Valerian and Laureline v17: “Orphan of the Stars”
It’s time to cue the chase music, as Valerian and Laureline try to get their young charge to safety before the bounty hunters swoop in. Run, Valerian, Run!
Waging War on War: Valerian and Laureline v14, “The Living Weapons”
What do you do when your job is morally questionable? Be happy for the money or let your conscience be your guide? Valerian and Laureline take opposite sides.
The Amnesiac Girl With Telekinesis: Harmony v1: “Memento”
Harmony is a young amnesiac woman with telekinetic powers. She’s locked in a room, with no idea how she got there. It’s a well-drawn mystery from Mathieu Reynes.
Valerian and Laureline v16: “Hostages of Ultralum”
Valerian chases the kidnapped Laureline across the galaxy and back to a familiar place we first saw in the sixth volume, Point Central. With lots of humor and brilliant visuals, this album is a winner.
Fantastic Four #60 – Pages 1 and 2
Here begins a HyperAnalysis of Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo’s first “Fantastic Four” issue together, issue #60. There’s great stuff on every page.