{"product_id":"9781908007193","title":"BUCK DANNY OMNIBUS 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuck Danny Omnibus 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first omnibus volume collects the first four adventures of Buck Danny, one of the most iconic heroes of Franco-Belgian comics. Originally published between 1948 and 1951, these stories comprise the famous Burmese saga, a cycle that marked a turning point in the series. Readers will find fast-paced aerial action, a post-war historical context, and a narrative that laid the foundations for European realistic comics. An essential edition for discovering the origins of a classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis omnibus brings together the four stories that make up Buck Danny's Burmese saga: \"La revancha de los Hijos del Cielo\" (Revenge of the Sons of the Sky), \"Los Tigres Voladores\" (The Flying Tigers), \"En las garras del Dragón Negro\" (In the Clutches of the Black Dragon), and \"Ataque en Birmania\" (Attack in Burma). The plot places the American pilot in Southeast Asia during the years following the Second World War, facing the remnants of Japanese forces and the machinations of organized crime. In this cycle, the series takes a qualitative leap: Jean-Michel Charlier leaves drawing to focus exclusively on the script, which gives the stories greater narrative depth and a tighter pace. Additionally, the volume includes an introduction by expert Patrick Gaumer that contextualizes the lives and creative process of its authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary aviation and post-war aerial combat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and loyalty in a hostile environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict in Burma as a setting for action and espionage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of the Franco-Belgian realistic comic in its early stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCharlier's creative transition from drawing to writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis omnibus is aimed at fans of classic adventure comics, followers of the Franco-Belgian school, and collectors of historical works in the genre. It will also interest readers who want to discover the origins of a series that influenced several generations, as well as those who appreciate war and aviation stories with a solid narrative focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the first four Buck Danny adventures in a single volume, with the complete Burmese saga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of the qualitative leap that resulted from Charlier's specialization as a screenwriter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and creative context thanks to the introduction by Patrick Gaumer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fundamental piece for understanding the evolution of the realistic adventure comic in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: CHARLIER, JEAN MICHAEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PONENT MON EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Graphic novels: superheroes and supervillains, Role-playing games, wargames and management games, Comics and graphic novels, Cartoons and comics (children's\/young adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: OMNIBUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: May 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis omnibus recovers the foundational cycle of Buck Danny, a series that marked a before and after in Franco-Belgian adventure comics. The collection of the Burmese saga allows one to appreciate the narrative maturation of Charlier as a writer and the classic style of Hubinon's art. It is a solid edition for those seeking to understand the roots of the genre and enjoy a well-constructed aerial adventure with historical and documentary value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405702914395,"sku":"9781908007193","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978190800719.jpg?v=1781830552","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9781908007193","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}