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Young Mané is full of envy and strength, two essential qualities for someone who wishes to engage in Pankat, a brutal martial art and philosophy for those who practice it. Wandering the greatest Pankat schools in Irap, Mané will quickly prove himself with the advice of Eïam, one of the greatest masters of all time. But will he be able to resist the lure of Féssat, a former student who will try to lead the young man into a life of crime? The rules of life are not always as straightforward as those of a Pankat fight... The story of young warrior full of dreams and confidence hoping to rise to the ranks of celebrity in the popular Pankat competitions. Set in an otherworldly fictional universe, it is hard to pinpoint if this tale qualifies as science-fiction or fantasy, straddling both with ease. Filled with action and fully-realized, animated characters, the story of relationships and responsibility supports the immense amount of blockbuster action, making this less of a "martial arts" tale as much as a tale of morality. Merwan's unique visual style blends aspects of popular manga with American comic art, giving this book a universality that defies comparison.

In a post-apocalyptic future, civilization is no more and humanity lives on looting and hacking, organizing itself into makeshift villages or caravans of roaring wrecks. In this brutal society, a young repairman named Solal does what he can to protect his sister Eva, who suffers from a respiratory illness. But when their medication runs out, they have only one hope: to go to the "Wall", a gigantic impregnable enclosure guarded by monstrous robots. Inside that fabled shelter lives a community of powerful people with the resources to help them... but all is not as optimistic as it seems... Collecting the full dystopic trilogy created by film director Antoine Charreyron and artist Mario Alberti, THE WALL is a fast-paced survival story mixing elements of science fiction and horror in perfect blockbuster proportions. Brimming with the nihilism of Mad Max and The Walking Dead, this gripping drama plunges us into a maelstrom of dust, rust, and blood. A graphic feat for a wild and post-apocalyptic road movie that, in the purest tradition of the genre, questions the future of humanity and the consequences of our actions.

In a fashion-focused future, rich kids enjoy trips to "Small World", a virtual visit to the slums of the lower city. Piedra is their guide, a lowland local who few ever meet in real life. But young Kumiko and her brothers get the rare surprise when Piedra shows up in their garage fleeing from the evil Gaucho and his band of misfits. Suddenly their virtual adventure becomes real! Described by the author, JD Morvan, as a "cyberpunk Peter Pan", SMALL WORLD mixes elements of classic European adventures with the stylish futurism of such manga classics as AKIRA and GHOST IN THE SHELL. A gonzo blend of Victorian architecture, punk rock, and cutting-edge sci-fi concepts, this "manga-adjacent" tale is unlike anything else on shelves. Illustrated by celebrated mangaka Toru Terada, this work stands as his only full-length comic series to date, despite his global popularity. Combining American, Asian, and European comic elements, this book oscillates between adorable cuteness and explicit violence in a way that fans of contemporary anime hits such as AGGRETSUKO, ONE-PUNCH MAN, MOB PSYCHO, and KILL LA KILL will recognize and gravitate toward.

"Exploring the origins of the Ogre Gods fantasy universe, this ... final volume in the series introduces Bragante, known as the Firstborn among the giants, and the last to survive childbirth to the increasingly larger next generation. She has witnessed the evolution of her family and their increasing brutality, and vows to not let their wickedness pass on to the most recent 'last born.' Her tale is full of woe and intrigue, as well as strength, cunning, and conviction"--

Earth. 116 years after the fall. Giala and her tribe live amongst the ruins of a metropolis turned upside down. When a gang of slave traffickers attacks them, the men are executed and the women are enslaved. Narrowly escaping, Giala has only one thing in mind: to rescue the children of the tribe and set things right. A dystopic tale of revenge and discovery, as the central heroine encounters new allies and enemies in her search for security and justice. Along the way she meets a band of mutants with strange powers that will ultimately lead to the discovery of the ultimate secret: the source of the cataclysm that led to the Fall... A mystical post-apocalyptic tale, lushly illustrated by the modern and flamboyant design work of artist Juzhen. A self-concluding adventure.

"Originally published as Lettres des Animaux áa ceux qui les prennent pour des bãetes à Editions Glâenat 2021."--Title page verso.

"The classic comic strip character Little Nemo, created by the legendary Windsor McCay in 1905, is given brand new life through a collection of beautiful and whimsical new adventures by celebrated author Frank éP. Artist Frank éP pays tribute to Little Nemo and the cast of mythical characters created by Windsor McCay in 1905. The celebrated artist plunges into their universe with delight, inviting readers to stroll through his own poetic and whimsical imagination. A century later, he breathes new life into this wonderful world. A masterful reinterpretation in the style of a dreamlike journey that sings an ode to nature and childhood."--Provided by publisher.

Sandra and her 2yr old son are driving the safest car ever built, the Monolith. When they are forced to stop in the middle of the empty desert, Sandra accidentally gets locked out of the car. Now, isolated from civilization, she must save her son from a car designed to be an indestructible vault on wheels. The sun is rising, heating the car's sheet metal, and time is running out! A taught psychological thriller written by famed Italian screenwriter Roberto Recchioni (ORPHANS) and beautifully painted by artist LRNZ (GOLEM). With a wide range of visual styles mirroring the changing psyche of the main character as she deals with her looming dilemma, this book is a cinematic feast for the eyes.

Lisa is a lonely girl who enjoys wandering nature and collecting odd bones and pebbles. The other kids think she's kinda weird, maybe a witch, and avoid her. When one day she discovers a tree that allows passage to a parallel world, she finds herself in the middle of a demonic invasion plot, faced with saving the very children who ridiculed her. In this magical tale (set in the same world as WATERSNAKES), Tony Sandoval takes readers back to his world of mysterious adolescence and surreal beauty. Like WATERSNAKES, and DOOMBOY before it, the reader is faced with recognizable feelings of solitude and longing mixed with danger and adventure through a visual wonderland.

"Adapted from the novel Ravage by Renâe Barjavel à âEditions Denoèel, Paris, 1943."

A collection of works by celebrated Chinese artist Lu Ming, who is widely recognized as the leading representative of Chinese realist comics. Few artists are as complete as Lu Ming. Known for his hyper-realistic comics and his universe inspired by both medieval (Chinese and European) and music (he is also a professional guitarist and drummer), this collection is a look at his paintings, advertising illustrations (for which he won a Palme d'or at the Cannes Lion festival in 2008), storyboard and conceptual design work for feature films (including the legendary Tsui Hark's Flying Sabers), and his sculptures (including the monumental "Desert Grade" presented at the Burning Man festival in Nevada)."

Three thirty-year-old friends reunite in Beijing after nearly 10 years apart. They used to be free-wheeling rock-and-rollers without a care in the world, but now, after tasting their own variation of freedom in new China, they are tormented by how unforgiving and unglamorous life had become. Nothing at all like the fame and fortune they dreamed about as kids. After comparing stories of disappointment over beers, they are reminded of how much youth they've lost when a group of kids torments them into a brawl. Re-energized by the encounter, they decide to reform the band and this time take over the world. But reality gets in the way when one of them finds out his family is going to be evicted along with their whole neighborhood due to shady government zoning. Putting their dreams aside to fight for their rightful property, they find themselves in a violent uprising pitting neighborhood residents against police and bulldozers... And when the heat gets turned up high enough, fuses are bound to be lit...A story of youthful dreams clashing with the reality of adulthood, set against the backdrop of modern China.

Each new generation, the bravest youth of the tribe must face the challenge of traveling to the Lost Kingdom of the North, to bring with them part of the treasure that their ancestors, driven from their homes by cold and hunger, abandoned in ancient times.The young contestants must pass six tests to prove their worth: stealth, cunning, speed, strength, courage, and cleverness. This time, however, the chosen one is a young woman, but the weight of tradition will force her to be escorted by a male partner.Fox and Kaya undertake the journey equipped with two halves of a map and the amulet that will help them navigate the mysterious ancient kingdom. Their journey will be plagued by orcs, goblins, giants, and ghosts, against which these two young warriors will measure themselves, compete with each other, and will ultimately have to unite against to rewrite their people''s history.WAHCOMMO is the second long work by Luis NCT, who won the audience award at the Barcelona Comic Fair for his first graphic novel, SLEEPERS in 2012. He has since worked on titles for both Image (EMPTY ZONE) and Vertigo/DC (FRONTBITE).ΓÇ£All the classic fantasy resources are well served: monsters, old warriors, initiation moments, mythical cities and fast-paced adventures. Luis NCT also manages to devour it as if it were our first reading in the genre thanks to its memorable characters, the very personal use of color and a narrator''s instinct that sometimes leaves us breathless.ΓÇ¥ - Albert Monteys

"áWluk and Eskimo are two inseparable bears. áWluk is very young and Eskimo is very old. Between the two they've found a way to survive in an extremely hostile environment, combining the agility of the younger with the experience of the older. When Eskimo decides they should go further north in search of better hunting, they set off on a great journey neither are truly prepared for... A heartwarming, fun and funny adventure that spotlights the impact of global warming and mankind moving into wildlands, forcing nature to find new ground to thrive."--Provided by publisher.

Forty outlaws are lined up at the starting line: Billy Joe, the leader of the Red Noses gang; the seemingly immortal Nikky 'The Head'; the extravagant rock star Calamity; the mysterious Jarret brothers; William "The Kid" Boney; the sulphurous Sue of the Black Panties gang; and behind the wheel of the legendary Black Widow, the young Cristal defending her plot of land. Everyone is ready to fight it out, now that the media has taken over the event. The overwhelmed authorities couldn't keep the crowd of hundreds of curious spectators who came to see the race of the century. Everyone's eyes are riveted on the flags. The engines heat up, the tension rises ... The fate of the Lisa Dora station is at stake... Part Two in the two-part series by Fane. Fast and the Furious meets American Grafitti in this high-speed rock-n-roll blockbuster full of fast cars, mysteries, questionable antiheroes, and a whole lot of action.

"Originally published in French under the title: La balade de Yaya 8, Le retour à Editions Fei 2013/Golo/Omont/Marty/Girard in partnership with Beijing Total Vision Culture Spreads Co. Ltd."--Colophon.

The conclusion to the nine-part adventure of little rich girl Yaya and her street urchin friend Tuduo as they cross war-torn Shanghai in the wake of the Japanese invasion of 1937 in hopes of finding Yaya's parents. This nine-volume series chronicles their long journey fraught with perils. The children meet all sorts of people, both friendly and wicked, as they travel toward Hong Kong. Yaya and Tuduo learn many growing lessons along the way, not the least of which is to judge a person on their character, not their social or financial status. The gloom of war, its absurd tragedy, gives way to the incredible capacity of youth to overwhelm grim reality. Yaya is finally back home in Shanghai, ending her great adventure where hope and disillusionment intertwined. But her homecoming is met with a very bad surprise -- the big house where she expected to find her family is deserted. Only the loyal driver Chang is there to greet her. Fortunately, Tuduo and his little brother arrive to cheer her up and give her hope. Because her parents may not be that far away... But the seemingly indestructible Zhu continues to lurk in the shadows...

"Originally published in French under the title: La balade de Yaya 7, Le piáege. Editions Fei 2013/Golo/Omont/Marty/Girard in partnership with Beijing Total Vision Culture Spreads Co. Ltd"--Colophon.

Childhood should last forever...Jeanne is a little girl who lieswith a mischievous young fox named Pistouvi. They share a charming littletreehouse surrounded by a magical prairie tended by a giant ''tractor-man'' andthe wind-spirit he loves. Together, Jeanne and Pistouvie spend frolicking dayswithout a care, but soon, the birds arrive and everything changes...Abeautiful, lyrical fable about the inevitable transition from childhood freedomto adult responsibility, replete with laughs, nostalgia andheartache.

This third and final volume focuses on Irena''s later years, flashing back to her ongoing efforts to reunite the children she saved with their families, despite the tragic consequences many of those parents faced in the Nazi prison camps. Her mission to help those orphaned find new homes led to her worldwide recognition, including being nominated for a Nobel Prize, in the years shortly before her own passing.

Originally published as L'Adoption books 1 and 2, by 2016 Bamboo âEditions

An abandoned stretch of road in the middle of thedesert, a rusty old gas station, and a plume of dust rising in the distance...When Billy Joe steps onto old Evel O''Neil''s property, trouble follows closebehind: misfits, criminals, cops, and media, all of them in search of freedom,justice, and glory... But only the fastest one among them will get it... Ahigh-speed rock-n-roll blockbuster full of fast cars, mysteries, questionableantiheroes, and a whole lot of action.

The village''s tranquility is once again threatened as a mysterious girl is found floating in the lake, one who has a strange connection to the wild brambles that climb into the sky, and the terrible monsters that are climbing down to terrorize the land! It''s now up to Milo and Valia to embrace their innate magical powers to save the land! A beautifully illustrated, family-friendly, magical adventure in the vein of AMULET, THE WIZARD OF OZ, etc. The third of three self-contained but continuing story volumes.

Originally published in French as GenPet T01 Nat & Niko à Ankama âEditions, 2016, by Damiâan & áAlex Fuentes and GenPet T02 Nouveaux Hâeros à Ankama âEditions, 2017, by Damiâan & áAlex Fuentes.

"First published in France by Lombard as Klaw 7-Operation Mayhem, Klaw 8-Riposte, Klaw 9-Panique a Detroit."--Title page verso.

The Doolin brothers (ne “Dueling Brothers”) are notorious outlaws tracking down a stash of loot hidden from them by a double crossing partner. As infamous as they think they are, however, they’re pretty basic until they realize the powers each of them get from the crusty old skulls left to them by their genuinely infamous father. While older brothers Dan and Duke are focused on becoming outlaw legends like their Pa, younger brother Dave just wants to settle down and become a decent father to the kid he rescued from… a parallel dimension. Did we mention that this is a sci-fi western full of dinosaurs, robots, and magic?Narrowly surviving a shootout by the corrupt alien deputies, Dan and Dave discover their powers for the first time: Dan seems to be un-killable while Dave can somehow open up portals in space and time. Uncertain how exactly their new skills actually work, theirs is a schoolin’ on the run. And so is that of the poor little girl Dave rescue-adopted. But that little girl proves to be plenty capable of handling herself, being an expert shot with dual revolvers. Pretty soon, she’s as infamous as the Doolin brothers hoped to be themselves, drawing the attention of bounty hunters from around the world, including one who calls himself “The Cherub of Golgotha.”A bizarre sci-fi western where folks ride dinosaurs instead of horses, this gonzo action adventure flies in the spirit of Brandon Graham’s KING CITY and MULTIPLE WARHEADS mixed with Jamie Hewlett’s TANK GIRL set to a soundtrack by GORILLAZ.

The next temporal reboot in the mind-bending, pulpy, eight-part space opera, we meet the newest recruit in the mystery investigation: regular guy Douglas! By Lewis Trondheim and webcomic superstar Boulet!

"Originally published in French under the title La Balade de Yaya 4, L'Isle"--Copyright page.