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mediatoon juin 2019
When comics teach you History

 
“He who controls the past controls the future.
He who controls the present controls the past.”
George Orwell
 
What better way to control the past than to learn about it? And how better to learn about the past in a fun and creative way than with comics? This month is filled with eye-opening history lessons from various eras.

Let’s start with the space race, and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing: “On the History trail” will tell you everything there is to know about Neil Armstrong’s adventure in space. Then there is “Orwell”, a graphic novel that will take you back to the 1930s and World War II through the life of George Orwell, a brilliant writer who was not afraid to criticize and emphasise the flaws of his society. Set in the same historical period, “Bootblack” will tell you the story of another unforgettable character: Al, a lowly shoeshine boy who will stop at nothing to feel like a true American and win over the love of his life. Finally, step into the imperial kitchens of the past with “Dans les cuisines de l’Histoire”—you’re sure to come away with a plateful of anecdotes and recipes to pull out during family dinners.

We invite you to take a look below at all our new releases from this month. Read, learn and above all enjoy!

The MFR Team

Compilations & special editions

BEST-SELLERS

 
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Capitaine Albator – Mémoires de l’Arcadia

Capitaine Albator – Les mémoires de l’Arcadia (1)

By Alquie, after Matsumoto

BD de genre
Publisher: Kana
Genres: Sci-Fi 

Set within the timeline of the original series, this brand-new Captain Albator adventure marks the beginning of a new story arc: Planet Earth is threatened by an upcoming invasion by the Sylvidres and despite being banished as a pirate, Captain Albator won’t give up trying to save the world. This time, the source of danger comes directly from Earth, not outer space. A team of scientists discovers a Sylvidres mausoleum where they find information about terrifying genetic manipulations and a destructive power capable of either providing the Sylvidres with immortality or putting an end to their civilization. The unprecedented cold spell hitting Earth might only be a taste of what this new enemy has in store…
Will Captain Albator and his crew manage to solve this mystery and save the Earth from yet another menace?


 
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Buck Danny Classic

Alerte rouge (6)

By Arroyo, Marniquet & Zumbiehl

BD de genre
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

From the bloody episodes of WWII in the Pacific to the most modern developments in aviation, the aviator Buck Danny and his colleagues cross a half-century of American and world history. Uniting an extraordinary sense of detail to the action of great epics, the adventures of Buck Danny not only keep us on the edge of our seats, but they also reveal the hidden side of global geopolitics. The adventures of Buck Danny are a creation of Georges Troisfontaines, Victor Hubinon and Jean-Michel Charlier.


 
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I.R.$

Les Démons boursiers (20)

By Vrancken & Desberg

BD de genre
Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Action & Adventure, Crime & Mystery 

Larry B. Max is one of the rare specialists of the special department of the I.R.S. (Internal Revenue Service), the all powerful agency for taxes in the United States. Reading the complex methods to evade taxes and to launder money like a virtuoso pianist would read the scores of Mozart, he has all the means to prove the links between the world of high finance and the top criminals. Peeling back the accounts of billionaires, of the giant financial groups and of many branched multi-nationals, Larry tries to find the dangerous route back to the nebulous origins of their colossal fortunes…


Graphic novel

 
 
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George Orwell

George Orwell (one-shot)

By Verdier & Christin

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoirs 

George Orwell was a man ahead of his time. His most celebrated work, 1984, was written in 1948, and the prescient vision it contains of a society governed by Big Brother predates the constant monitoring of people and data we are familiar with today by almost 70 years. But his life was every bit as fascinating and forward-looking as his books. He studied at Eton, joined the police in Burma, fought in the Spanish Civil War, fiercely opposed Stalinism and spent time living in London’s slums while working as a journalist. With illustrations by various artists including Olivier Balez, Juanjo Guarnido, Enki Bilal, Manu Larcenet, Blutch and André Juillard, Pierre Christin takes us on a journey of discovery through some of Orwell’s novels.


 
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Bootblack

Bootblack (1)

By Mikaël

Publisher: Dargaud Benelux
Genres: Historical fiction 

Al is a bootblack, a small-time shoeshiner in the 1930s. Having been born in the United States, he considers himself a true American, despising all immigrants and anyone who wasn’t born and bred on American soil. His parents, however, are German-Jewish, and named him Altenburg—after their hometown—to remind him of his origins.
He starts a little gang with Joe, Shiny, and Buster. Buster’s got an older sister called Maggie, whom Al is in love with. He dreams of taking her out on a date to Coney Island, but Maggie doesn’t think he’s good enough for her. This is when he decides to pull himself out of poverty by working for the local mafia to earn extra cash.
His new job gets him locked up in prison for 10 years. When he gets released, Maggie is married to a rich man. Distraught, Al joins the army, and leaves for Germany… 


 
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Dans les Cuisines de l’Histoire

A la table des Empereurs (4)

By Beuchot & Bauthian

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Non-Fiction 

A series of illustrated albums tracing the history of French cuisine through the ages. Each volume consists of a collection of short stories and historical recipes adapted for modern use. At the end of each book is a chapter written by an expert which provides answers to some of our questions about food, things like: “Where do our spices come from?”, and “When did we first start using them?”


Mainstream

 
 
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Cash Cowboys

Cash Cowboys (one-shot)

By Améziane

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Action & Adventure 

In the secret world of special forces, the SAS has an unrivaled reputation. But when they’re forced to retire at 45, its members often end up on the wrong side of the law. Either that or they go into private security.
Sam Hicks is in the latter category. Retired from the SAS, he’s recruited by Darkwater as head of security at a factory near the U.S.–Mexican border, a factory that just happens to be built over the remains of a secret tunnel between the two countries. Even though it’s long been abandoned, members of Los Zetas might just have found a new use for it…   


 
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The Killmasters

The Killmasters (one-shot)

By Damian & Javier

Publisher: Ankama
Genres: Suspense & Thrillers 

Norway, the winter of 1994. The Killmasters, a heavy metal group made up of Ada, Morten, Ulrik and Bjorn, head home after a concert. On the road back, they end up driving behind a truck which has blood pouring from it. When the truck turns off, the musicians, intrigued by what they’re seeing, decide to follow. A little further down the road, they discover the truck parked up, and the driver’s seat empty. Frightened, they decide to leave, but are stopped by three hunters who accuse them of having something to do with the driver’s disappearance. The hunters open up the trailer to find the mangled bodies of several young women. A monstrous creature suddenly appears and rips two of the hunters to shreds. The third, Henrik, manages to escape with The Killmasters…


 
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Tif et Tondu – Cahiers

Cahier Tif et Tondu (3)

By Blutch & Robber

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Inseparable friends, Tif the bald and Tondu, the bearded one, solve mysteries in a series midway between crime and fantasy… These notebooks are a look into the artistic process used by Blutch and Robber to create the next adventures of these two detectives. This is a collector’s object with a limited print run.


 
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Jack Wolfgang

Un Amour de panthère (3)

By Reculé & Desberg

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Action & Adventure, Suspense & Thrillers 

With the invention of Super Mega Tofu, civilization has seen the advent of a fragile peace—between animals and humans, between carnivores and herbivores. It’s nothing short of a miracle, and Jack Wolfgang, world-renowned restaurant critic, travels the world sampling Super Mega Tofu in all of its varieties. What better cover for a CIA special agent? Discover the thrilling third volume in the series.


 
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Insiders – Saison 2

L’Option libyenne (4)

By Munch & Bartoll

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Crime & Mystery 

After the attack against Air Force One, Najah is forced to hide in Libya and must organize a drug trafficking ring to finance Al-Qaeda. To save herself, the Insider will be forced to make impossible choices, , especially now that the FBI wants revenge and the drug cartel is involved too. Jean-Claude Bartoll and Munch offer an explosive final volume, with a perfectly orchestrated race against death.


Children's & family

 
 
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Comme des Bêtes

Comme des Bêtes (1)

By Goum & Lapuss’

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Movie & TV adaptation 

Ever wonder what our pets get up to when we go to work or school and leave them alone in the house?
Max lives a pampered life in a Manhattan apartment, but his world is turned upside down when his owner brings home a
mongrel called Duke. They must set aside their differences, however, when they discover that a cute white bunny is
recruiting an army of abandoned pets to wage war against all the happy people—themselves included.


 
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Raowl

La Belle et l’Affreux (1)

By Tebo

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Raowl is not a hero for the faint of heart: he slices, dices, and decapitates anyone standing between him and a kiss from a princess. Unfortunately for Raowl, the first princess he encounters doesn’t find him to her liking. So when Raowl rescues a second princess, he doesn’t take no for an answer—and as it turns out, the pair has a lot in common! Raowl’s rage is all the greater when the princess is kidnapped and taken to a castle full of cannibals, and he doesn’t waste any time leaping into the mouth of the beast! A rollicking rewrite of classic fairy tales, filled with guts, quips and colorful characters.


 
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Mia & Co

Mia & Co (3)

By Hitori De & Vanyda

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Comics for girls, Drama 

Mia and her friends are in high school now, which means more freedom, more extracurriculars, more allowance, and even more friends! This year, Mia clandestinely attends the film club of the high school next door. She’s inspired by the teacher and the club’s top-notch equipment to cast her friends in some short films in between their video game sessions. Gauthier, Zouzou, and Louka are all there, of course, and so are Phoenix and the geek. There are even some new faces, which might bring some new romances for some of the friends…


 
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FRNCK

Cannibales (5)

By Cossu & Bocquet

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure, Humor 

When a 13-year-old orphan sets out to find his parents and ends up in prehistoric times, he realises he’s got a lot of work to do: so many things haven’t been invented yet, like fire, soap… and vowels! Not to mention all the terrifying creatures and knuckledragging cavemen he has to deal with!


Dupuis Jeunesse
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Le fil de l’Histoire raconté par Ariane & Nino

Le premier pas sur la lune (20)

By Savoia & Erre
Non-Fiction
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Dupuis Jeunesse
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Le fil de l’Histoire raconté par Ariane & Nino

Napoléon (23)

By Savoia & Erre
Non-Fiction
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Illustrated books

 
 
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Taxi-Baleine

Taxi-Baleine (one-shot)

By Poignonec & Le Guen

Publisher: Little Urban
Genres: Picture Books 

The whale smiles. The whale is being expected. She loves to be the cab so much. From one shore to the other, she helps Juno and her big brother Majé to cross. Together, they slide over the ocean, for nine months. The children need the whale cab. But things will have to change: they grow up so fast. A beautiful story full of poetry on the arrival of a third child in the family.


Compilations & special editions

COMPILATIONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS

 
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Beaux-Livres / Artbook Champaka

Floc’h – Art by Floc’h (5)

By Floc’h

Roman Graphique
Publisher: Champaka Brussels
Genres: Special Editions 

Illustrating has forever been a central part of the private world of Floc’h, and it is now more than ever his field of expertise. The drawings and illustrations he has made for top film directors like Alain Resnais and Woody Allen, as well as for prestigious brands like Cartier, are the proof. Like in Chinese calligraphy, the lines of his drawings can take on intense thickening. And similar to Hergé in Tintin in Tibet, Floc’h is fascinated by white, a color that infuses Floc’h’s drawings with serenity.
Apart from his now classical books, Floc’h’s work is the representation of a true British style. This artbook offers more than 80 of the artist’s best illustrations from the past 30 years. To make it even more exceptional, Floc’h has rendered his drawings in full color just for this volume.


 
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La Guerre des Boutons – Compilation

La Guerre des Boutons – Compilation (one-shot)

By Berlion

Famille & Enfants
Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Action & Adventure 

On their way to school, Tigibus and Grandgibus, two young boys from the Longeverne village are attacked and insulted by the gang of Velrans. When the children from Longeverne understand that this is a serious affront, their leader – Lebrac – launches a punitive expedition at night. “All o’ di Velrans fi creepy” is written with white chalk on the wall of the church of the village of Velrans. The war of the Buttons has just started!!!


 
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Le Cadet des Soupetard – Compilation

Le Cadet des Soupetard – Compilation (1)

By Berlion & Corbeyran

Famille & Enfants
Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Action & Adventure 

The youngest Soupetard’s best friend is called Chervil; he’s rather fond of carrots (which is relatively normal for a rabbit!). It is through the eyes of young Soupetard that we discover a picturesque region of the French countryside, and the joys of being a little boy. Steaming hot chocolate, bread and jam for breakfast, holidays by the sea, camping with friends, school and the eternal schoolmistress, the first motorbike ride (with Soupetard the elder!), first love and all those events essential to the growing-up process. A delightful series for all ages.


 
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Les démons d’Alexia – Compilation

Les démons d’Alexia – Compilation (2)

By Ers & Dugomier

BD de genre
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

The Research Centre for Supernatural Phenomena is a discrete institution whose mission is to fight against the occult phenomena that appear everywhere on our planet. On the day that young Alexia arrives at the RCSP, her life will change drastically. She is a novice but gifted exorcist, with poor mastery of her powers, which will nevertheless become the main tools of her trade… but also the source of her problems! Surrounded by the greatest specialists in occult sciences, our heroine will conduct real police investigations… in which the classic criminals are replaced by the forces of evil! In order to fight more effectively against her enemies, Alexia will have to go to Yorthopia, a mythical country gathering together all knowledge of the occult. Just one small problem: the only known way in is in ‘Zone 85’, an RCSP building that has been put under a fearsome bewitchment…


 
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Les Crannibales – Compilation

Compilation 2000 – 2005 (2)

By Fournier & Zidrou

BD de genre
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Humor 

Welcome to the Duroc family! The father, a big eater, can never resist the perfect dinners prepared by the top chef and lady of the house. Their children: Betty, the eldest, who has a healthy appetite for boys; Popol, a troubled child who can never finish his plate; Baby, who’s teething; and the last one, Hanka, a Vietnamese refugee who now has all she can eat with her adoption family. Not to mention the dog, able to make leftovers magically disappear, the suspicious neighbor, the postman, local preachers, vacuum salesmen and others just passing by, but who are sure to end up staying for dinner… as the main course! Discover the delicious adventures of a family of cannibals!


 
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Comanche – Compilation

Comanche - Compilation (3)

By Rouge, Greg & Rodolphe

BD de genre
Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Western 

Her name is Comanche, and she runs her ranch, Triple Six, with the help of cowboys, an Indian, a former slave, and a collection of repentant outlaws, including the notorious Red Dust. Obviously, things don’t always go as Comanche would like… A classic Western series.


Le Lombard
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Bob Morane - Compilation

Bob Morane - Compilation (12)

By Coria & Vernes
Action & Adventure
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Dargaud
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Barbe-Rouge – Compilation

Le Secret d’Elisa Davis (13)

By Bourgne & Perrissin
Action & Adventure
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