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mediatoon March 2021
 
Fantasy in the Reading Room
 
Ever since Roald Dahl and J.K. Rowling became household names, the fantasy genre has been part and parcel of literature for children, and comics are no exception! Here are a few remarkable examples from our catalogues.

Some of the characters in our young readers’ comics explore a parallel universe, like pastry apprentice Chris in Monster Délices (Monster Delights) or Milo in Le Monde de Milo (Milo’s World). Others already inhabit a fanciful universe but lack magical powers, like Cosmo in Absolument normal (Absolutely Normal). Fresh takes on fairytales also abound in the comics medium, like in the award-winning L’Emouvantail (The Carecrow), where a scarecrow comes to life, befriending birds instead of scaring them away…

These recent releases bring magic into the life of our children like only good books know how to do.

Compilations & special editions

BEST-SELLERS

 
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Champignac

Le patient A (2)

By David Etien & BeKa

Children's & Family
Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Berlin, 1938: Hitler’s engineers develop “Enigma,” a machine that will encrypt messages so they’re impossible to decode. June, 1940: Germany has occupied Belgium and France. At Bletchley Park in England, a young Belgian scientist and mushroom expert, the Count of Champignac, is hired to try to break the Enigma code. It’s the start of an exciting adventure in which he’ll stretch his mental powers to the limit, come face to face with Churchill, fall in love, and change the course of the War.


 
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MUTAFUKAZ 1886

Mutafukaz 1886 (1)

By Hutt & Run

Mainstream Comics
Publisher: Ankama
Genres: Action & Adventure 

What if Mutafukaz had taken place in 1886, after the West was won? Enter Mutafukaz 1886, the re-writing of Vinz and Angelino’s adventures à la western. In this alternate history drawn with the warm colors so typical of westerns, Vinz and Angelino are prey to the Machos, cosmic beings born out of the world’s dark matter, and who have just seized the mining companies recently sprung up in California.


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Bartleby le scribe

Bartleby le scribe (one-shot)

By Jose Luis Munuera

Publisher: Dargaud Benelux
Genres: Literary adaptation 

A wealthy lawyer, at the head of a small firm in New York, decides to hire a new scribe. Bartleby, a hard-working young man, is appreciated by his employer–at first. But soon he adopts a disturbing attitude: the famous “I would prefer not to”. This is how he gently yet firmly responds to every request that is made of him. His complete and utter resistance, incomprehensible to others, will drive him little by little into total isolation.
Jose Luis Munuera takes command of Melville’s short story in a masterful adaptation and offers up a new perspective on the enigmatic character Bartleby and the world around him.


 
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La Fée Assassine

La Fée Assassine (one-shot)

By Olivier Grenson & Sylvie Roge

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Drama, Crime & Mystery 

She may appear gentle and harmless … but she has just committed two terrifying murders. This is her story.
A seemingly calm and ordinary young woman has just been arrested for murder. Her husband is shocked to say the least. Through the lawyer chosen to defend her, she gradually reveals to us her life story.
It’s the story of two twin sisters, of an absent father, and of an abusive mother. It’s the story of a terrible family secret … and of a tragedy foretold.


 
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Alt-Life

Alt-Life (2)

By Joseph Falzon & Thomas Cadène

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Esoteric 

A story that gives us a glimpse into the future: Josiane and René are children of the generation “50/50,” their lives split between reality and virtual reality. And they will be the first to enter this alternate universe completely—and permanently. Through their eyes, and their adventures, we discover a new world where everything is possible, simply because mankind wanted it. A world where time and fear no longer exist, and where we will have to learn once more how to live.


 
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SOIF DE CONNAISSANCES

Bien-être des enfants où en sommes-nous ? (3)

By various authors

Publisher: Petit à Petit BD
Genres: Magazines & Activity Books 

A magazine in comic form that explores the multiple aspects of humanity, the complexity of our past and the mysteries of our future. Its goal: to make us understand and analyze the world by discussing the latest scientific discoveries… through comics!


Mainstream

 
 
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Love love love

Yeah yeah yeah (1)

By Andrès Garrido & Kid Toussaint

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Sci-Fi, Romance 

Set against the backdrop of a dystopian future in Brazil, Elle and Karel fall in love. The problem is, one of them is human and the other a robot. In a world where humans deny robots all humanity, can there be any future for a mixed couple? Will there one day be a robot revolution? In this strange society, the word “robot” is considered an insult and androids have no rights, not even free access to their updates. Crammed into ghettos, the oppressed robot community live in the shadow of their programmed obsolescence. Among them is Karel, a comforter-bot whose batteries are recharged by the love he receives. When Elle and Karel’s paths cross, it’s love at first sight. But Karel’s life expectancy is running out… fast.


 
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Le Rédempteur

Le Rédempteur (2)

By Miguel & Sephen Desberg

Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Action & Adventure 

Jean Ravelle, a Frenchman based in Brazil, has made his fortune in business. He also lives a double life. His obsession: fighting against kidnappers. In this country, like in so many others, neglected children often fall into the hands of the mafia. Jean’s status as an influential business man grants him some important assets, but he also has to deal with many complications. His own wife, a Chinese woman, comes from a family that has connections with the mafia. There are also all his business partners, Russians, Brazilians, Americans, some of whom have a notably questionable morality. Sensing danger, Ravelle organises a far-fetched strategy which involves feigning death by plane accident. He believes that this way he’ll be able to fully commit himself to his mission, but his secret remains nonetheless fragile…and dangerous.


Zéphyr Editions
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Les as du Pacifique

Gunfight at the OK Corail (2)

By Alberto Lingua & Pierre Veys
Historical fiction
Le Lombard
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Gagner la guerre

La Mère patrie (3)

By Frédéric Genet & Jean-Philippe Jaworski
Fantasy & Esoteric, Action & Adventure
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Le Lombard
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Le Maître Chocolatier

La Plantation (3)

By Chetville, Bénédicte Gourdon & Eric Corbeyran
Drama, Suspense & Thrillers
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Dargaud Benelux
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Ira Dei

Mon nom est Tancrède (4)

By Ronan Toulhoat & Vincent Brugeas
Historical fiction
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Children's & family

 
 
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Absolument Normal

Tous différents (1)

By Alberto Aurelio Pizzetti, Alessia Martusciello & Kid Toussaint

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric 

In Cosmo’s world, teenagers develop superpowers: laser eyes, levitation, extraordinary strength… But for some, the superpower has no manifestation at all! This is the case for Cosmo, who goes to a center to help his powers emerge. Upon arrival, Cosmo soon realizes that the center is carrying out extremely dangerous experiments. With the help of his group of new friends, who, like him, have only “small” powers (but lots of courage), Cosmo organizes the greatest escape!


 
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Olive

Allô la Terre ? (2)

By Lucy Mazel & Vero Cazot

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric, Drama, Humor 

Olive, age 17, has a rich and vivid inner life. She has created an imaginary world that she’s able to visit whenever she chooses. But her daily life on earth is shaken up by the arrival of a new roommate at boarding school, who won’t leave Olive alone. And even more upsetting: a mysterious spaceman makes a surprise appearance in her imaginary world! A coming-of-age story that will take Olive far from her comfort zone, as she discovers unsuspected sides of herself and the world around her.


 
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Monster Délices

Un coeur d’or (2)

By David Raphet, Mariam Hachmi & Sylvain Dos Santos

Publisher: Le Lombard
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric, Action & Adventure, Humor 

Chris is a young pastry apprentice who, one fateful night, sees his delicious creations magically disappear. He decides to get hold of the thief, who happens to be a peculiar sort of squirrel. Chris doesn’t know that the chase will lead to a fantastic adventure! The restaurant’s fridge is the gateway to the magical world of Fridgebottom, a country populated by myths and legends. In this new universe Chris makes the acquaintance of Hannah, a young elf who runs the Monster Delights pastry shop, and who isn’t so great at making pastry! Luckily for Hannah, Chris has a knack for inventing the perfect sweet delight for every palette!


 
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Mort et déterré

Pas de quartier pour les macchabées (2)

By Pascal Colpron & Jocelyn Boisvert

Publisher: Dupuis
Genres: Fantasy & Esoteric, Action & Adventure, Humor 

Yan is on top of the world. School’s almost out for summer, he’s about to have a new baby sister, and he’s going to be spending his vacation making a zombie movie with his best friend Nico. But on his way home from school, he finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and before he knows it, his life is slipping away… But for some reason, Yan’s soul isn’t going anywhere: his body may be rotting, but his mind is clear, and once out of his grave, Yan is determined to be reunited with his family.


Dargaud
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La Belle Endormie

Acte 3 (3)

By Karina
Drama, Comics for girls
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Editions de la Gouttière
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L'EMOUVANTAIL

L Oiseau bohême (4)

By Renaud Dillies
Fantasy & Esoteric
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Dupuis
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Animal Jack

Le réveil des dodos (4)

By Miss Prickly & Kid Toussaint
Action & Adventure, Fantasy & Esoteric
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Dargaud
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Le Monde de Milo

L’Esprit et la Forge (9)

By Christophe Ferreira & Richard Marazano
Fantasy & Esoteric, Action & Adventure
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Dargaud
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Les Elfées

Les Elfées (12)

By Elisa Ferrari, Weissengel & Serge Carrère
Comics for girls, Action & Adventure
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Dupuis
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Nelson

Totalement ingérable (23)

By Bertschy
Humor
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Illustrated books

 
Little Urban
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Le Roi Dagobert

Le roi Dagobert : Juliette & Roméo (3)

By Héloïse Solt & Christophe Loupy
Novels & Story Books
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Little Urban
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Professeur Goupil

Professeur Goupil et les rires qui s’envolent (4)

By Anne Montel & Loïc Clément
Novels & Story Books
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Compilations & special editions

COMPILATIONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS

 
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Bretécher

Le destin de Claire (one-shot)

By Claire Bretécher

Graphic novel
Publisher: Dargaud
Genres: Special Editions 

GPA, MAR, marriage for all, adoption, sexual identity and the gender issue… right from the beginning of the 1970s, Claire Bretécher has been braving the big issues of the 21st century with incredible wit and clear-sightedness. Doing away with all taboos, delving gleefully into the depths of the soul, Bretécher creates strips of an astounding modernity.


Dupuis
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Théodore Poussin – Complete stories

La comédie des méprises (5)

By Frank Le Gall
Special Editions
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Dupuis
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Théodore Poussin – Complete stories

Novembre toute l’année (6)

By Frank Le Gall
Special Editions
Dupuis
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Madeleine résistante - Cahiers

Madeleine résistante – Cahiers (2)

By Dominique Bertail, Jean-David Morvan & Madeleine Riffaud
Special Editions
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Dargaud Benelux
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Sortilèges - Compilation

Sortilèges - Compilation (one-shot)

By Jose Luis Munuera & Jean Dufaux
Action & Adventure, Fantasy & Esoteric
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Dargaud
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Fugitifs sur Terra II

Fugitifs sur Terra II – Compilation (one-shot)

By Laurent Verron & Cric
Action & Adventure
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Dupuis
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Peindre ou ne pas peindre - Compilation

Peindre ou ne pas peindre – Compilation (one-shot)

By Philippe Dupuy
Special Editions
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Le Lombard
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Odilon Verjus - Compilation

Odilon Verjus - Compilation (2)

By Laurent Verron & Yann
Humor
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Le Lombard
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Vlad - Compilation

Vlad - Compilation (2)

By Griffo & Yves Swolfs
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi
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