By Mézières & Christin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182638 Quick note of warning: you’ll need to have read the previous volume to get any proper enjoyment of this one. Valerian’s been struggling with his half of the mission, back on contemporary Earth, causing him to let down his guard and play into the hands of those […]
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Valerian & Laureline Vol 9: Châtelet Station, Destination Cassiopeia
By Mezières and Christin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 978-1-84918-244-7 When you pick up a Valerian and Laureline book it’s in the knowledge that’s it’s a classic series that helped to shape the modern medium, so expectations are going to be high. It’s not really fair to judge any tale by contemporary standards as something that may […]
Trees Volume 1
By Ellis & Howard Publisher: Image ISBN: 97816321527017 This is a tale of an alien invasion with a twist. Ten years ago they arrived and stand like gargantuan trees dominating the horizon for miles and miles around. They don’t interact with us, don’t move, and appear to treat us as insignificant specks unworthy of their […]
Kenya Vol 3: Aberrations
By Rodolphe & Leo Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182287 We’re spoilt with two lots of Leo in quick succession, with Survivors Vol 2 and this, the third book in the Kenya series. Kathy’s returned to Africa as the mysterious sightings of prehistoric creatures continue. Remington and Judith, meanwhile, are guests of the Baron at his incongruous […]
Troy Trailblazer And The Horde Queen
By Robert Deas Publisher: David Fickling Books ISBN: 9781910200469 Troy Trailblazer And The Horde Queen is a thumping kids’ sci-fi adventure originally presented within the pages of The Phoenix and now collected into a single volume. If you like a bit of Doctor Who, a smidgen of Star Wars, and perhaps even a hint of […]
Starlight: The Return Of Duke McQueen
By Millar & Parlov Publisher: Image ISBN: 9781632150172 Mark Millar continues to impress with his personal take on particular genres and cliches, this time stepping beyond comics into the realm of classic sci-fi serials such as Flash Gordon. Millar sets his tale during the twilight years of Duke McQueen, and ex-Air Force pilot who once […]
