Lello Arena, Francesco Artibani, Luca Boschi, Philippe Gasc, Janet Gilbert, Silvano Mezzavilla, Vicenzo Mollica
Giorgio Cavazzano
Jacek Drewnowski
hard
Italian
: Italian Treasury
European comic book
humor
The third volume of the “Italian Treasury” series – a collection containing comics created by the most famous Italian Disney cartoonists. Each volume is enriched with critical texts and a “Sketchbook” with curiosities and rare original drawings from the artist’s workshop. The six-volume series dedicated to Giorgio Cavazzan presents fifty of his most important works selected by the author himself. The third volume covers the years 1992–1994, when the Venetian master presented his modern artistic style to the whole world and became a “classic” comparable to the most highly rated creators of Disney comics. This is confirmed by the fact that he was entrusted with the task of creating first the cover of issue 2000 of the “Topolino” magazine – this beautiful watercolor is one of the most frequently recalled and reproduced paintings in Italy – and then the story on the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of Donald Duck in 1994, which was published in many countries. It was this year that Giorgio met Carl Barks, the first master of duck comics.
D.-P. Philippi
J. Etienne
Maria Mosiewicz
soft with wings
French
: Gargoyles
European comic book
humor
The first volume of an adventure and fantasy story for young readers. Grzesiek, together with his parents and older sister, moves to a city whose main attractions are the Gothic collegiate church and the gloomy citadel. When the boy finds a strange medallion, an incredible adventure begins during which he will learn magical secrets and become involved in the eternal game between the forces of good and evil. Fortunately, our hero is brave and inventive, so I think he can handle it!
The main authors of the series are two creators, often working in tandem, the French screenwriter Denis-Pierre Filippi and the Italian cartoonist Silvio Camboni, well known to Polish readers from their joint works: the “Unexpected Journey” series and the albums “Mickey and the Lost Ocean” and “Mickey and the Land of the Ancients” “. Camboni has been illustrating “Gargoyles” since the second volume, while the first volume was drawn by a French graphic artist pseudonym J. Étienne (born Étienne Jung; among others “Chimeras of Venus”, “Auguste et Romulus”, “Brüssli”). Image containing poster, text, fiction, mammal Description automatically generated.
Christophe Cazenove
Bloz
Maria Mosiewicz
soft with wings
French
: Extinct animal zoo
European comic book
humor
A cheerful story for young readers – not only those interested in animals. Veterinarian Debora goes on an internship to a very special zoo – one where animals that are considered… extinct live! A dodo, a Tasmanian wolf, a Barbary lion and many other creatures live and do well in an extraordinary zoo. Deborah will have many surprising experiences in a fascinating sanctuary for species that should no longer exist. Each album in the series is supplemented with a supplement about extinct or endangered animals.
The authors of the series are two Frenchmen: the famous screenwriter Christophe Cazenove, known in Poland for his bestsellers “Sisters”, “Little Gods” and “Kasia and her cat”, and the graphic artist Bloz (pseudonym of Jean-Christophe Grenon), who illustrated the book also published in our country the story “Dinosaurs in comics”.
Rene Goscinny
Morris
Maria Mosiewicz, Marek Puszczewicz
soft
French
: Lucky Luke
European comic book
humor
Lucky Luke, the most famous comic cowboy of the Wild West, has no moment of peace from dawn to dusk: he is constantly helping someone, saving them from trouble, saving them from danger. In the evenings he would like to take a nap, but a true hero is not meant to rest. In seven short stories we will see how the Lone Cowboy deals with dangerous and funny situations. He will have to defend a traveling trader against bandits and Indians, take care of a disobedient boy, help pioneers cross the river… And even liven up the atmosphere at an elegant concert of Mozart’s works!
The “Lucky Luke” series was created by two legends of the Francophone comics market: writer René Goscinny and artist Morris. It is currently continued by other authors.
Christophe Cazenove
Philippe Larbier
Maria Mosiewicz
soft with wings
French
: Little Gods
European comic book
humor
The eighth part of the cheerful adventures of not very bright candidates for gods and heroes of ancient Olympus. Even they have to sit in school and memorize such boring things as the list of monsters. And whoever studies poorly, does his summer work in the summer… Apollo and Artemis ask Heracles to introduce them to terrible creatures. The dangerous learning extends beyond the holidays, what’s more, a crazy Taurus man steps in as a guide and has unusual ideas for learning about the beast. Terrible emotions guaranteed!
The authors of the stories about mischievous creatures from myths are screenwriter Christophe Cazenove, known in Poland, among others, for the best-selling “Sisters” series, and cartoonist Philippe Larbier, who created illustrations for such humorous stories as “Chats, chats, chats” and “Nina” and the script crime series for children “Les Enigmes de Léa”.
Job
Derib
Maria Mosiewicz
soft
French
: Yakari
European comic book
humor
The eighteenth volume of an adventure story for children about a little Indian, Yakari, who knows the language of animals, and his brave horse, Little Lightning. Yakari and his friend Rainbow are carried away by a sudden storm! It takes the characters to the far north of America, where it is cold and there is no night in summer. They meet many unknown animals there and learn what it is like to live in the tundra zone. But why did the unusual wind blow away the two of them? Did anyone want the young Sioux to land in such a remote place? In the world of Indian magic, nothing happens without a reason!
The series was created in the late 1960s by two Swiss people – screenwriter Job (André Jobin) and cartoonist Derib (Claude de Ribaupierre). For volumes 6 and 31 of “Yakari” (in 1982 and 2006, respectively), they received awards at the Angoulême Comics Festival in various categories of children’s comics. To date, over forty albums have been published in the series, which continues to entertain younger and older readers.
Jamie Smart
Jamie Smart
Mateusz Lis
soft with wings
English
: Rabbit Versus Monkey
European comic book
humor
The third volume of the adventures of forest animals who cannot find peace since a certain wise Monkey fell from the sky in a space capsule and began to roam their forest. Rabbit and the rest of the gang – Gryzek, Wieprzek, Czarek z Żelastwa, Kaskabóbr and Skunks – are fed up with the intruder and the chaos he causes. Will they be able to stop the apocalypse before it’s too late?
The author of the script and illustrator Jamie Smart has been creating comics for children for many years. His most popular titles include: “Rabbit vs. Monkey”, “Looshkin” and “Fish-Head Steve” – the first comic book nominated for the prestigious award. Roald Dahl for the funniest novels. Jamie Smart is also the author of illustrated children’s books (“Flember: the Secret Book”) and multimedia projects (“Find Chaffy”).
Maciej Kur
Sławomir Kiełbus
soft
Polish
: Kajko and Kokosz – New Adventures
Polish comic book
humor
“Kajko i Kokosz” by Janusz Christa (1934–2008) is one of the most famous Polish comic book series. It hilariously tells the adventures of two Slavic warriors – the wise and honest Kajek and the strong and selfish Kokosz – serving the castellan Mirmil. The two friends bravely defend Mirmilov against the attacks of evil robbers, getting into trouble time and time again. “Kajko and Kokosz – Tales from Mirmiłów” is the official continuation of this cult series.
It’s time for the return of the favorite hero of many fans of comics about Kajko and Kokosz – Miluś the dragon! We will learn in this volume under what circumstances Kajek and Kokosz will meet their former pupil again and what adventure awaits them.
The continuation of Janusz Christa’s cult series was undertaken – in their own style, but with great respect for the spirit of the original – by famous Polish screenwriters and illustrators: Maciej Kur, Sławomir Kiełbus and Piotr Bednarczyk. The album is the third, after “Royal Horseman” and “Eclipse at Twilight”, full-length story from the “Kajko and Kokosz – New Adventures” series.
Alexis Nesme
Alexis Nesme
Maria Mosiewicz
hard
French
: Mickey Mouse
European comic book
crime/adventure
Brand new adventures of Mickey, Minnie, Goofie, Donald and other Disney heroes in a collection of original comics by famous European creators! Mickey, Goofy and Donald return to detective work! They are given an unusual assignment to find the amateur archaeologist Lord Peppermint, who set out on an exploratory expedition to the South Seas but disappeared in mysterious circumstances. The heroes face a dangerous journey, during which they will have to overcome many adversities to reach the treasure hidden on land, which records from ancient times call… the Scary Island!
The script and drawings for the album are the work of Frenchman Alexis Nesme, born in 1974, an author writing primarily for children. In Poland, he is known for another album about Mickey – Horrifikland. The terrifying adventure of Mickey Mouse (screenplay by Lewis Trondheim), as well as from the story Captain Grant’s Children (based on the novel by Jules Verne) and the series for the youngest readers of Marysia the Bear.
Dana Simpson
Dana Simpson
Mateusz Lis
soft with wings
English
: Comics are great!
American comic book
humor
The eleventh volume of a wise and funny story about the girl Fibi, whose closest friend is the unicorn beauty Marigold Niebieńskie Chrapy. Finally holidays! For the heroines, it is a time of carefreeness and endless fun, as well as… an opportunity to learn things that you will not learn at school. And so, during a trip to the swimming pool, Fibi will discover that popularity has its dark side. And when camping, you’ll find that a unicorn horn works perfectly as a spit! And these are just some of the adventures waiting for you in the eleventh volume of the series! Dana Simpson gained worldwide fame with the Fibi series, for which she received two important American awards for works for children. She is also the author of series intended primarily for adult readers: “Ozzy and Millie”, “I Drew This” and “Raine Dog”.