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Nomads: Orbital Vol. 3
Script by Sylvain Runberg
Art by Serge Pellé
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Caleb and Mezoke are on Earth for celebrations marking the end of the Human-Sandjarr wars, running security for the ceremonies. When an incident occurs between Malaysian fishermen and a nomadic alien species called the Rapakhun, they are brought in to investigate and to lead negotiations. But tensions are high, and something is killing the fish in the mangrove swamp. The two agents will have to contend with the humans’ lingering mistrust towards aliens in their efforts to solve the mystery.
Excellent space opera with beautiful art and intelligent writing. More later on this exciting book.
Valerian and Laureline: The Empire of a Thousand Planets
by J.-C. Mézières & P. Christin
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Valerian and Laureline are exploring Syrte, capital planet of a system of 1,000 worlds. Their mission is to discover whether the Syrtians could present a danger to Earth. What they find is a decaying empire led by decadent aristocrats, a population ripe for revolution, and a mysterious caste of masked wise men who discreetly pull the strings from hidden fortresses. Swept up by the winds of history, the agents of Earth will have to choose a side…
The Morning of the World: Yoko Tsuno Vol. 6
by Roger Leloup
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There is a volcano in Bali, the Agung, called “The Morning of the World” by the locals. And that’s where Yoko meets up with her cousin Monya—who couldn’t resist the temptation to use her time machine again. Her meddling with the past has caused a sacred dancer to be sentenced to death. To save the young woman and make things right, Yoko will have to travel back to 1350 AD and face the terrifying flying demons of the Agung…
Ravages: Orbital Vol. 4
Script by Sylvain Runberg
Art by Serge Pellé
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The unexplained deaths in the mangrove have not deterred authorities: The ceremonies will go on as planned in Kuala Lumpur, despite Mezoke’s resistance and growing disagreement with Caleb. But the official optimism is soon dampened by news of further destruction, closer to the city. And when Nina and Angus return with the identity of the killer, an old enemy of the Confederation, the agents will be forced to act in desperation—and, maybe, to pay the ultimate price.
Graphic Novels received 8/2/11 Cinebook edition was originally published on The Geek Curmudgeon