Never before has there been an attempt to tell the story of the Second World War, from its causes to its consequences, in a single volume. This one does just that, covering all the details of the greatest conflict in human history in 20 chapters.
La malédiction du beau silence
Elspeth is a young witch living in a world where magic is normal… but only for women. Ever since the Great Curse struck all men dumb, they have been unable to cast a single spell. Despairing of ever hearing the man she loves utter the three most beautiful words imaginable, “I love you,” Elspeth decides to find out why the Curse was inflicted… and soon discovers that her new quest is beset by all kinds of obstacles and taboos—not least the apparently significant part played in it by her own great aunt. But Elspeth is determined to break the Curse and restore equality between men and women in the kingdom.
Space Marines
In a devastated and divided future world, Horace, a young hoodlum from the bombed-out zone, is conscripted into a new force, specially created to colonize new planets across the universe. But once aboard the reconnaissance craft among a detachment of Space Marines hungry for violence and conquest, Horace realizes he is out of place and determines to sabotage the mission, or else desert from it, as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, every time he is about to take action, something happens to thwart his plans.
Stuck in the spacecraft, he therefore decides to go along with the mission,supporting his gun-crazy fellow Marines in a bid, despite himself, to become the most ruthless space colonizer that ever was…
Le second squelette
The battle between the Omniscients and the Iconoclasts rages on, with the latter leading two to one in the game decided by the Tazmed gods. Now it’s Jessica’s turn to save the day. In this fourth round, she will face Eduardo to be the first to map the Tazmedes’ ancient territory. And to spice things up a bit, their powers will be switched! And in the interest of fairness, our heroine will be deaf and mute. But will this be enough to silence the doubts that haunt her…?
MP – Police Militaire
When Military Police Master Sergeant Howard lands on Omaha Beach, he finds his son Jake already there—and soon discovers the extent of the corruption at the heart of the US Army. While Howard’s job is to keep his General safe, Jake takes advantage of his father’s position to negotiate the black market and further various other profitable schemes. But when the raped and mutilated bodies of local woman are found near the front, both men’s priorities suddenly change. Initially suspecting that it is the work of Frenchmen, investigators then link the atrocity to similar cases at other points along the front line. In desperation, and fearing that it will damage relations with the local people, the General asks Howard, who speaks French, to deal with it. Howard, in turn, asks for permission to use Hans, a German POW formerly responsible for policing the area, to help him, since he knows the locals well…
L’auberge de l’épée
The armies of Necromant are destroying everying in their path and seem invincible… until the Elves arrive. They have finally found a way out of the forests, and their magic has overcome the evil witchcraft that had kept them there. And now they are here to stay, gradually imposing their authority on the citizens of Brenhaven. The much-feared Pax Elfica—including curfews and a ban on the practice of magic—has been established.
As the number of offenses increases and public discontent rises, Tanaurivel — half-Elf, half-human—must choose which side he is on…
Mou
Following the success of “Giselle and Beatrice,” Benoît Feroumont creates another modern fable… on the subject of virility!
La Baie des cochons
Fidel Castro is completely furious! All around him, people are gossiping and plotting to eliminate him from the political game. Even his own men, infiltrated by the CIA, offer him booby-trapped cigars! Traveling to New York for a historic speech at the UN, the Cuban leader is on his guard, totally paranoid. Quite the opposite of Spirou, who has come as a simple reporter to cover the event. But our bellboy doesn’t yet know that he’s about to be accused of attacking Castro, and forcibly taken to Cuba! His only hope is Fantasio, who immediately flies off to South America, and Seccotine, already in Cuba for a report. Unless Seccotine falls for the communist ideals of the charismatic Che Guevara…
When Spirou’s adventures crossover with the adventures of history, the result is an explosive album: Bay of Pigs!
Les Rivages de Midaluss
Confederate space. Year 2779. Kristina, a young human stowaway forced to work for the galactic smugglers who brought her here illegally, must learn to survive on an unfamiliar planet. And to find her place.
Planet Drenn. Midaluss, a huge seaside city where wealthy neighborhoods and alien shantytowns coexist, not without difficulties. Violence can erupt at any moment, without warning. This is where Kristina and her new traveling companion, Zachary, have decided to embark on a career of stealing luxury vehicles.
But while they face fierce competition from other gangs, the events of Kessmo, linked to the Clan of the Peaks, will soon catch up with them. And blood, both alien and human, is likely to flow once again.
Prospero
Prospero, the fickle cousin of the new King Christian, is called back to Court to keep an eye on the plotters who are gradually turning Palantia into a tyranny… Meanwhile, the baby believed to be Christian’s daughter, kidnapped by her late captain of the guard, is hiding in the Swamp, protected by the mysterious adventuress Sombra. But will she be able to survive for long in this lawless zone, where fearsome monsters and criminals driven out of Palantia live side by side?
