CATALOGUE 25 SUMMER/AUTUMN 2018 © Dargaud - Leo, Jamar & Simon NEW TITLES TO DECEMBER 2018 JULY OCTOBER P4 P5 P6 P14 P15 P16 P17 AUGUST NOVEMBER P7 P8 P9 P10 P18 P19 P20 P21 SEPTEMBER DECEMBER P11 P12 P13 P22 P23 Dear readers, welcome to Cinebook’s Alone is next, descending ever deeper holism? On the other side of the border, in Spirou we discover that the aftermath 25th catalogue. into horror territory now that our five Lucky Luke introduces us to his own ver- of Zorglub’s crazy scheme isn’t all fun Three new series await you this se- heroes have won their freedom. And sion of one of the best known episodes and games. Whereas, for Gomer Goof, mester, two of them by Leo, creator of we’re bringing you our 20th Thorgal title of the Old West – prepare for a hilarious everything seems to be fun and games Aldebaran. First, Mermaid Project, a tale in which Aaricia and Kriss will have to take on the famous shootout at the O.K. – especially work hours, office supplies, of crime, espionage and environmental- learn to get along. Oh, dear … Corral. And then the lonesome cowboy and his relationship with his boss! ism in a world turned upside down by In the historical vein we have Bear’s heads to a rather unexpected destina- Finally, two of Jean Van Hamme’s cre- an ecological disaster. Then IAN, taking Tooth, where Polish-American pilot Max tion: the City of Lights! Meanwhile, Ya- ations return. Lady S. is embroiled in a a deep, troubling look at the nature of is now infiltrating the secret weapons di- kari continues to delight children with desperate attempt to prevent an alliance sentience – what makes us human, and vision of the Luftwaffe during the closing his heart-warming tales of … lake mon- between the Russian and Corsican ma- could an artificial being have it? Finally, days of WWII. Then comes the latest sters!? Kids will also enjoy the antics of fias. And while Largo Winch’s latest ad- Distant Worlds takes us on a fascinat- Blake & Mortimer, where the two stal- good-hearted but short-tempered boy venture is written by a different author, ing quest across another planet, where wart Britons must protect Hong Kong in Cedric. the same exciting mix of adventure, ex- a young settler must track down his long the aftermath of … WWIII! Comic grandmaster Franquin presents oticism and high finance is still there to lost father with the help of a strange alien. Trent gives us a thrilling crime story a new adventure of his extraordinary delight us – and torture poor Largo! There’s more science-fiction with the and a good scare – is our Mountie going creature, the Marsupilami, who must deal 501 titles and 64 series – let us show last two volumes of our Complete Valerian! to overcome his grief and sudden alco- with … a cousin from the big city. Then you wonders! 2 3 JULY NEW 2018 NEW 2018 JULY Trent Vol. 3: When the Lamps are Lit Gomer Goof Vol. 3: Gone With the Goof • Leo & Rodolphe • Franquin A heartbreak makes a wreck out of Trent — can he find the Music soothes the wild beast ... and brings down walls! strength to pull himself together? The life of a Mountie is a lonely one, always Among all the things that make Gomer on the road while normal people go home to such a lovable rascal, there are two that their loved ones. Time has passed since Trent are instantly recognisable: his car, and his met Agnes, and the sergeant finally decides goofophone. His old lemon, favourite target to propose to her. But he’s too late — his of the constabulary and every pedestrian’s beloved is gone, already married to another. nightmare, is responsible for half the pollution The news sends Trent into a downward in town — as well as many of the more ... spiral of self-destruction, and it’s a drunken exotic accidents. The rest of the latter are wretch who, a few weeks later, finds himself mostly the result of the terrible ‘musical’ IT’S NOT in a small town harried by brutal bandits... instrument put together by Gomer — stiff LIKE I ASK FOR MUCH. JUST A competition for the Trumpets of Jericho! MAN, A NICE MAN… “But the character’s feelings, his profound humanity, his daydreaming tendencies Over 30 million copies sold! give him an intimate dimension that is quite rare in adventure comics. That LOCK THE DOOR WHEN YOU LEAVE doesn’t mean you’re ever bored, though, “In terms of ultra-classic greatness, Hergé TOMORROW. and Trent’s adventures are models of has that abstract line but Franquin has originality structured around thrilling something else. He created the most com- action sequences.” plete, the most alive, the most absolute Mick Léonard, Planète BD (translated cartooniness in comics history.” SURE… from the French) Kim Thompson, Fantagraphics ISBN 978-1-84918-386-4 £6.99 ISBN 978-1-84918-409-0 £6.99 Ages ? Ages ? 9.90 Trent Backlist page 30 9.90 Gomer Goof Backlist page 26 9 781849 183864 $11.95 9 781849 184090 $11.95 1. The Dead Man …I COULD LEAVE THIS 1. Mind the Goof! WRETCHED TOWN, THIS 12+ GOOD 2. The Kid 8+ Pbk: 48pp, 21.7 x 28.7 cm WRETCHED JOB… WE’D RENT Pbk: 48pp, 21.7 x 28.7 cm 2. It’s a Van Goof NIGHT! A MILL NEAR STABLEFORTH… MAYBE I COULD STILL HAVE CHILDREN?… Wha-huh?! My accelerator … the brake pedal’s funny! The gear …POOR GUY. is stuck … What?! not doinG shift down, stick just came HE’S DREAMING OF Brake! Good anything … for crying out off … THE SAME THING WITH heavens, brake! loud! THAT AGNES OF HIS!… YiKES! i’d love WRETCHED to, But … LIFE!… © Dargaud - Leo & Rodolphe Franquin - Dupuis © Turn off the engine! Let This Re d! don’T let those road adieu, gomer! … Wait … 4 Blasted car coast The lighT’s 5 hogs rattle you … hnnnnng! The door … to a halt!! oh, bummer – Redddd! sorry, but i’m IT ’s stuck! iT doES that The key snapped in eeeK! jumpinG off! sometimES. i’ll The ignition … fix it later. I’ll go out the window! on my dESk … i tooK … ye p! they’Re wrapped – how do you roll Turn the handLe, iT off to strip the all 3,612 of them. i’m done! iT down?? of course! rust … i’ve had it up to heRe With … WheRe’s the he y! no! stoP! handle?? not that Way – That ’s a dead end!! 22 aRe You suRe? Check the city map under your seat … You weRe righT – it is a dead They’ll Rewrap The loT, end … eugene! d’you hear me? a factory yard! i promise you they Come on – get overT i ! We’Re going to crash in Will … i mean, i know you’Re a factory yard!!! no … if he says ‘spring Ch i c k e n ’, i’m KickinG his 4 JULY NEW 2018 NEW 2018 AUGUST Cedric Vol. 6: Skating on Thin Ice IAN Vol. 1: An Electric Monkey • Cauvin; illustrated by Laudec • Fabien Vehlmann; illustrated by Ralph Meyer In the near future, a prototype of AI-controlled robot joins The exciting life of a clumsy boy in love! an elite military team. To prove himself, he’ll have to demonstrate his skills, abilities ... and humanity. Cedric’s life is a series of triumphs and Intelligent Artificial Neuromechanoid... disasters. If one day he manages to impress Ian. It’s the name of the newest recruit in his sweetheart Chen, the next his own Team 21 of the SRS — the ‘Special Rescue obsessive jealousy will earn him a mighty Section’. Ian is an android, impossible to slap. He can surprise his parents with tender, tell from a human being with the naked eye, generous gestures, then bring them to the and his creators claim that he’s controlled verge of a heart attack with his calamitous by a true artificial intelligence — capable of school reports. As for his grandfather, he’s learning, adapting, and even of experiencing built along the same lines. The trick is to emotions. Not every member of the team enjoy the good parts — and weather the rest! is happy about their new partner, but their higher-ups aren’t giving them a choice — and “Cedric makes me smile. It puts all that’s the mission comes first... good in one little 48 page book, tells you that there really is nothing wrong a sit- com situation if it’s done right, and by golly What makes us human? What spark Laudec and Cauvin do it so very right.” do we possess that separates us from animals or machines? Could we give Paul Birch, Birmingham Mail Speech that spark to one of our creations? Balloons And what would happen if we ever did … ? Cedric Backlist page 25 1. High-risk Class ISBN 978-1-84918-408-3 £6.99 2. Dad’s Got Class ISBN 978-1-84918-371-0 £6.99 By the creators of Clear Blue Tomorrows, Ages ? Ages ? 9.90 3. What Got Into Him? 9.90 and the author of award-winning series $11.95 $11.95 9 781849 184083 4. Hot and Cold 9 781849 183710 Alone, a chilling look at what the near 8+ 5. Grandpa Dives In 15+ Pbk: 48pp, 21.7 x 28.7 cm Pbk: 48pp, 18.4 x 25.7 cm future could very well bring us. IT’S OK! NO BIG DEAL! DON’T LET GO, OK? You OK? Think Moreover, you did LET’S TRY AGAIN.