{"product_id":"9788416507504","title":"Spirou and Fantasio The Collections 16","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpirou and Fantasio Integral 16\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 In addition to the tales, it includes sketches, creative processes, and the unpublished pages of the story that was never finished, offering a privileged look at the legacy of one of the most influential creative duos in Franco-Belgian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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis integral gathers three adventures that mark the farewell of Tome and Janry. In \u003cem\u003eThe Black Ray\u003c\/em\u003e (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 \u003cem\u003eLunar Fatal\u003c\/em\u003e (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, \u003cem\u003eThe Machine That Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e (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 The volume is completed with the unpublished material from \u003cem\u003eZorglub in Cuba\u003c\/em\u003e, the story that the authors left unfinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClassic adventure with touches of science fiction and humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and racial prejudice, treated through satire in \u003cem\u003eThe Black Ray\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate intrigue and pharmaceutical experiments in \u003cem\u003eThe Machine That Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTribute to the creative legacy of Tome and Janry, with archival material and creative processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThree complete adventures that show the evolution of the drawing and tone of the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOver 50 pages of bonus material, including sketches, creative processes, and an unpublished story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA privileged vision of the close of a key creative period in Spirou's history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollector's content with the never-before-published pages of \u003cem\u003eZorglub in Cuba\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tome; Janry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dibbuks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adventure, Graphic Novels, Comics and Graphic Novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spirou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1278 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIBBUKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406731141467,"sku":"9788416507504","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841650750.jpg?v=1781839419","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416507504","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}