Description
Spirou and Fantasio Integral 16
Book Summary
This integral volume brings the celebrated Tome and Janry era at the helm of the Spirou and Fantasio adventures to a spectacular close. Throughout its 216 pages, the reader will find three complete stories that showcase the graphic and narrative evolution of the series, along with an extensive bonus material section of over 50 pages. In addition to the tales, it includes sketches, creative processes, and the unpublished pages of the story that was never finished, offering a privileged look at the legacy of one of the most influential creative duos in Franco-Belgian comics.
What is it about?
This integral gathers three adventures that mark the farewell of Tome and Janry. In The Black Ray (1992), an experiment by the Count of Champignac causes the townspeople to change skin color, triggering an identity crisis and confusion that disrupts the daily routine. In Lunar Fatal (1995), the gangster Vito Cortizone and his men fall under a love spell orchestrated by the Chinese Triads, forcing Spirou, who is immune to the love potion, to investigate the mystery. The third story, The Machine That Dreams (1998), is a pharmaceutical thriller in which Spirou infiltrates a laboratory and suffers a mysterious memory block. The volume is completed with the unpublished material from Zorglub in Cuba, the story that the authors left unfinished.
Main themes
- Classic adventure with touches of science fiction and humor.
- Identity and racial prejudice, treated through satire in The Black Ray.
- Corporate intrigue and pharmaceutical experiments in The Machine That Dreams.
- Tribute to the creative legacy of Tome and Janry, with archival material and creative processes.
Who is it recommended for?
This integral is aimed at fans of the Spirou and Fantasio series, especially those interested in the modern era by Tome and Janry. It is also an ideal read for European comic collectors who value integral editions with bonus content, and for new readers who want to discover one of the most innovative stages of the character.
What this book offers
- Three complete adventures that show the evolution of the drawing and tone of the series.
- Over 50 pages of bonus material, including sketches, creative processes, and an unpublished story.
- A privileged vision of the close of a key creative period in Spirou's history.
- Collector's content with the never-before-published pages of Zorglub in Cuba.
Technical sheet
- Author: Tome; Janry
- Publisher: Dibbuks
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Adventure, Graphic Novels, Comics and Graphic Novels
- Collection: Spirou
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: April 2017
- Number of pages: 216
- Weight: 1278 g
Editorial review
This integral represents an essential cycle finale for Spirou fans. The inclusion of abundant unpublished material and access to Tome and Janry's creative process provide a documentary and nostalgic value that transcends a mere collection of stories. The hardcover edition and the care put into the extras make this volume a collector's item that allows one to understand how the series was renewed in the nineties, both in its art and in its plots. A work that satisfies both the adventure reader and those interested in the history of comics.