Egmont is still not exempting from the premieres of new comics. In April, over 20 new items will appear, including both the titles of the largest American publishing houses and smaller ones from the old continent.
The premieres were spread over two dates – April 15th and 29th. There will be titles from, among others DC or Marvel. Below you will find a full list of titles with descriptions and covers.
Premiere on April 15, 2020.
Europe boards. Betelgeuse, 2nd edition
Script: Leo
Drawings: Leo
Translation: Wojciech Birek
Collective edition of all five volumes of the adventure-fantasy series “Betelgeuse”, the continuation of the series “Aldebaran”. By the end of the 22nd century, mankind had already settled on two new planets – Aldebaran 4 and Betelgeuse 6. While Aldebaran had finally succeeded in creating a powerful, prosperous colony, the situation at Betelgeuse was much worse. A ship full of settlers has suffered a catastrophe, and it is not known if even some of the colonists managed to reach the planet. A fact-finding mission is dispatched from Aldebaran to clear up the matter. It includes Kim Keller, a young heroine known from the “Aldebaran” series. Why was she called to this mission? The series “Betelgeuse” is a work created by a Brazilian artist named Leo, who is known to the Polish reader from the series “Aldebaran”, “Antares”,
Sin City. Damulka worth a sin, volume 2, edition II
Script: Frank Miller
Drawings: Frank Miller
Translation: Tomasz Kreczmar
Sin City – a city of bars, prostitutes, bandits and real men. Dwight is a photographer. He specializes in discrediting people from the top of the government. He lives a quiet life for the City of Sin until she, Ava, the woman of his life appears. A former love that desperately seeks help … “Sin City” is one of the most famous American sensational cycles. Its author is the master of comics Frank Miller, who has been awarded the Eisner Prize several times for this series. His albums “300” and “Xerkses” are also known in Poland.
Thorgal – Youthful Years, Basterds, vol. 8
Script: Yann le Pennetier
Drawings: Roman Surżenko
Translation: Wojciech Birek
The eighth and final volume of a fantasy series about the youthful adventures of Thorgal, a stranger from the stars living among the Vikings of the North, and his beloved Aaricia. Thorgal sits in the dungeon of the King of Denmark, Harald Blue Tooth, and is to become the “attraction” of the feast prepared in honor of Arab diplomats. The young Viking himself does not know what awaits him, but decides not to find out and organizes a break from prison together with other convicts. Meanwhile, Aaricia works in the kitchen of the Danish ruler’s castle and waits for an opportunity to get something of value to pay for her return trip home. Both heroes do not even think that they will soon take an active part in the dangerous and bloody game for power over Denmark! The authors of the series “Thorgal: Youthful Years ”are French screenwriter Yann Le Pennetier and Russian cartoonist Roman Surzhenko. In addition to this series, they also create another story from the Thorgal universe – “Louve”, telling about the adventures of the daughter of a dark-haired Viking.
Sherlock Holmes Society. Contamination, Volume 4
Screenplay: Sylvain Cordurié
Drawings: Ronan Toulhoat
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
The fourth part of the story of Sherlock Holmes’ struggle with an organization seeking to start the apocalypse in the United Kingdom. The detective has to make his way through zombie-infested London to a building where government forces are still defending themselves. Sherlock knows that only together with the soldiers and mad Mr. Hyde will be able to find the people responsible for the contamination of the city. But in the face of such a huge catastrophe, do any actions still make sense? At any moment, the plague can spread beyond the capital and destroy the entire kingdom … The last mini-series album is not the end of Holmes’ adventures, because only now a revolutionary idea arises in the mind of the genius detective to create his own group of heroes ready to face any opponent, including supernatural ones! The Holmes stories are written by experienced French screenwriter Sylvain Cordurié, co-author of many fantasy and historical series. The illustrator of this volume is French Ronan Toulhoat, who gained great recognition with series appreciated by readers, such as the medieval crime novel “Le Roy des Ribauds” or the alternative history of World War II – “Block 109”.
Marvel Now 2.0, Black Widow
Screenplay: Chris Samnee, Mark Waid
Drawings: Chris Samnee
Translation: Weronika Sztorc
Natasha Romanova sacrificed a lot to atone for the guilt of the time when she was an assassin in the service of Soviet intelligence. But someone does not let her forget the past – someone who knows her darkest secrets. The legendary Black Widow has no choice but to betray her friends, then tame the Weeping Lion and face the new incarnation of the Red Room … in the hope that she won’t perish in the web of lies and intrigue she has helped to weave. This masterfully illustrated spy thriller is a collaborative effort by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee, the Eisner Award-winning filmmakers for the Daredevil franchise.
DC Rebirth, Batman – Nightmares, vol.10
Script: Tom King
Drawings: Mikel Janín, Mitch Gerads, Amanda Conner
Translation: Tomasz Sidorkiewicz
The tenth installment of Batman’s adventures from the DC Rebirth publishing line. What happens to the World’s Best Detective when everything stops making sense? The enemies are attacking. Friends are in great danger. Warnings and signs are everywhere, all with one message – something went wrong. Whether he’s fighting Professor Pyg, saves the city with Catwoman, or pursues a masked criminal who never fires, everything is different than it seems. Batman seems trapped in an endless cycle of madness. How to get out of it? If the only way out of this nightmare is to face his greatest fear, will the Dark Knight have the courage to face it? Or maybe it’s lost in nightmares forever while his enemies are taking over Gotham? Eisner Award winner Tom King (“Heroes In Crisis”), joins forces with an all-star team of Mitch Gerads (“Mister Miracle”), Amanda Conner (“Harley Quinn”), Yanick Paquette (“Wonder Woman: Earth One”) and Mikel Janín (“Grayson”).
DC Rebirth, Flash – Power Calculus, Vol. 9
Script: Joshua Williamson
Drawings: Christian Duce, Scott Kolins
Translation: Tomasz Kłoszewski
The ninth volume of The Flash adventures from the DC Rebirth publishing line. This time the Flash has to unravel the secrets of new powers discovered during the Flash war! Are the power of the sage, the power of stillness, and the power of strength the key to rebuilding his former world? Or maybe they are even more dangerous? In the aftermath of the Flash war, everything was turned upside down, and there are not too many allies of good. Colonel Chill, a time-lost cop from the future, is a precarious partner, but Barry needs his help to face the parangels and two villains, Trickster and Heat Weave, especially since the power of strength and the power of the sage have transformed them into even more dangerous characters and cruel. Will Chill be able to react, when will the force of force want to take revenge on the Flash? Writer Joshua Williamson (“Justice League vs. Suicide Squad”) and cartoonist Christian Duce (“Detective Comics”) and Scott Kolins (“Blue Beetle”) are responsible for the album.
Lucky Luke. On the trail of the Dalton, volume 17
Script: René Goscinny
Drawings: Morris
Translation: Marek Puszczewicz
The Daltons have escaped from prison! Nothing new. But Lucky Luke is fed up with it and doesn’t want to pursue them. Maybe that’s why it’s very hard to get brothers this time. After all, they grow so strong that the Dalton striped uniform becomes a symbol of fear. Other bandits complain that there is no job for them. When the Dalton brothers appear on the horizon, the cities empty and the banks open their safes without compulsion. Who would have thought that the dog would play the biggest role in this story … Will Lucky Luke manage to catch the bandits? The series “Lucky Luke” was invented by the excellent French screenwriter and cartoonist Morris (born Maurice de Bevere, 1923–2001), who later invited the famous writer René Goscinny (1926–1977) to collaborate. After the death of both fathers of the Lonely Cowboy, the scenarios and drawings of the next episodes of the cycle are created by numerous continuators.
Lucky Luke. Klondike, vol 65
Script: Yann, Jean Léturgie
Drawings: Morris
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
Another humorous story about a cowboy who shoots faster than his own shadow. The English gentleman Waldo Badmington (known to readers from the album “Rookie”) asks Lucky Luke to help find his butler, who went missing in the Yukon during the great gold rush on the Klondike River. The two heroes set off to the far end of Canada. Ahead of them is an insanely difficult crossing through the mountains and snow. On the spot, it turns out that the entire gold mining region is in the hands of a dangerous bandit. Is he also responsible for the disappearance of the butler? Waldo and Luke will have to skim through a clever rogue game to unravel a criminal mystery!
The Lucky Luke series was created by two legends of the Francophone comic book market: the writer René Goscinny (1926–1977) and the cartoonist Morris (born Maurice de Bevere, 1923–2001). After Goscinny’s death, the scripts for the next episodes of the series were created by continuators such as Jean Léturgie (“Bzik”, “Percevan”) or Yann Le Pennetier (“Thorgal – Youthful Years”, “Thorgal – Louve”).
Premiere on April 29, 2020.
Europe boards. Indian Vagabond
Screenplay: Alain Ayroles
Drawings: Juanjo Guarnido
Translation: Ernest Kacperski
Don Pablos of Segovia, a rogue of dubious but irresistible liking, tells us a colorful tale of his adventurous life in Spain of the Golden Age and in America, which was then still called India. The vicissitudes of his fortunes led him from poverty to wealth, from contempt to adoration, and his less than noble deeds lifted him from the bottom of the palace lounges, from the heights of the Cordillera to the winding backwaters of the Amazon. To this mythical place where all the dreams of the New World take shape – the Eldorado! The author of the illustrations for “Indian Vagabond” is Juanjo Guarnido, who was born in Spain and then moved to Paris to join Walt Disney’s studio. He worked there as an animator. Later he devoted himself to the “Blacksad” series.
Masters of Comics. Night Creatures and Other Stories
Screenplay: Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell
Drawings: John Bolton, Shane Oakley, P. Craig Russell, Michael Zulli
Translated by: Paulina Braiter, Zofia Sawicka
Comic book adaptations of stories by the popular writer and screenwriter Neil Gaiman, known for example from the “Sandman” series. The volume consists of the stories: “Harlequin and Valentine’s Day”, “Murders and Secrets”, “Creatures of the Night” and the “Facts about the Departure of Miss Finch” and “Forbidden fiancés of faceless slaves in the secret house of the night of horrible desires” published for the first time in Poland. “. As always, Gaiman impresses readers with his imagination. Crime takes place in heaven, where everyone is busy creating the world. The archangel looking for the culprit goes to the twentieth-century Los Angeles. A group of friends look after the fierce Miss Finch. Together, they end up in the musty chambers of the underground circus, where you can enter the Cabinet of Fulfilled Wishes. But you have to be very careful with your wishes! Cat Noir seems to be a stray, country tomcat, but in an extraordinary way he will be able to repay him for the kindness shown him. The scripts are by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell, and the drawings are by John Bolton, Michael Zulli, P. Craig Russell and Shane Oakley.
Ramirez, Get Ramirez. Act I, volume 1
Screenplay: Nicolas Petrimaux
Drawings: Nicolas Petrimaux
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
A crazy thriller that immediately became a hit on the French market! The inconspicuous Jacques Ramirez leads the boring life of a vacuum cleaner repair specialist at the aftermarket service of a home appliance company. The combination of many events, however, makes this extremely calm man the target of the Mexican cartel gangsters and the main suspect in a terrorist attack! In one day, everyone – from bandits to the police – decides to hunt down the mustache with a vacuum cleaner under his arm … When two beautiful thieves traveling around the country enter the action, Jacques finds himself in an endless whirlwind of chases and shootings. “Get Ramirez” is the first author’s album of Nicolas Petrimaux, a French artist based in Lyon who has been fascinated by American action films since childhood.
DMZ – Demilitarized zone, volume 2
Script: Brian Wood
Drawings: Riccardo Burchielli, Natan Fox, Kristian Donaldson,
Danijel Žeželj, Viktor Kalvachev
Translation: Tomasz Kłoszewski
Matty Roth, a young war correspondent, in the sensational series “DMZ – Demilitarized Zone”.
The anti-establishment uprising of the American middle classes turned into a Second Civil War that devastated the entire country. New York suffered the most, where both sides of the conflict unsuccessfully tried to take control of the island of Manhattan. The inhabitants of this part of the city did not surrender to the rebel Free States or government forces, which led to the recognition of the island as a DMZ, i.e. a demilitarized zone. Matty Roth went to the DMZ with a TV crew. He was supposed to be an assistant to a well-known journalist, but when he decided that his boss was dead after a dramatic helicopter accident, he began broadcasting correspondence from the zone himself. He showed how the people of Manhattan live and won the trust of the public. Thanks to his influential father, he was able to leave the DMZ. He stayed there, however, to infiltrate Trustwell Inc. as a construction worker, which won a lucrative government contract to rebuild the district. Roth became suspicious that the matter was not as simple as it appeared. Is he ready for what he will discover? How far will he have to go to find out? The author of the script of “DMZ” is repeatedly nominated for the Eisner Award Brian Wood, known for such series as “People of the North”, “The Couriers”, “The Massive”, “Star Wars”, “Conan The Barbarian”, “Lord of the Rings” “And” X-Men “. The drawings were made by the Italian artist Riccardo Burchielli, known to Polish fans from the “People of the North” series. known from such series as “People of the North”, “The Couriers”, “The Massive”, “Star Wars”, “Conan The Barbarian”, “Lord of the Rings” and “X-Men”. The drawings were made by the Italian artist Riccardo Burchielli, known to Polish fans from the “People of the North” series. known from such series as “People of the North”, “The Couriers”, “The Massive”, “Star Wars”, “Conan The Barbarian”, “Lord of the Rings” and “X-Men”. The drawings were made by the Italian artist Riccardo Burchielli, known to Polish fans from the “People of the North” series.
Hitman, vol 1
Screenplay: Garth Ennis
Drawings: John McCrea
Translation: Marek Starosta
The first part of the story about Tommy Monaghan, a hired robber from Gotham City, who gained superpowers as a result of a fight with a demon – x-ray vision and telepathy. His specialty is killing gangsters and supervillains. However, it has its own code – it does not kill those it deems heroes. For this reason, as is easy to predict, he himself became the target of other hitmen. His activities also arouse the interest of the defender of Gotham – the Dark Knight … The character of Hitman was created by two famous, often cooperating Irish authors – screenwriter Garth Ennis (“Preacher”, “Hellblazer”) and cartoonist John McCrea (“Preacher”, “Spider-man” ).
Sandman The Universe,
Lucifer – The Devil’s Comedy, Volume 1
Screenplay: Dan Watters
Drawings: Max Fiumara, Sebastian Fiumara
Translation: Paulina Braiter
The beginning of the next series set in the Sandman universe invented by Neil Gaiman. Its main character is Lucifer. The former mighty Prince of Darkness is now a blind, crippled, poor old man who has no idea how he ended up in a town where he is constantly haunted by evil powers. At the same time, an aging Los Angeles policeman embarks on a long journey to find out why he has suffered so much lately. Do detective and Lucifer have anything in common? Who and why imprisoned the greatest of devils? What role is assigned to the policeman in the game between the demonic forces? The script of the series is written by British author Dan Watters, who specializes in horror films, known for such series as “Limbo”, “The Shadow” or “Deep Roots”. The drawings are the work of two Argentinian graphic artists and brothers, Max and Sebastian Fiumar,
Bloodborne, The Song of Crows, vol.2
Script: Aleš Kot
Drawings: Piotr Kowalski
Translation: Piotr Czarnota
The second volume of a comic book series based on the best-selling computer game. Yharnam falls victim to a terrible disease. Bloodthirsty beasts roam the streets of the city and must be killed by hunters. Eileen Crow, in turn, hunts hunters who have also been touched by the curse of the old blood. However, even she does not manage to avoid insanity … Meanwhile, the world of the old gods begins to penetrate into reality. One traveler is looking for meaning in this madness, because he hopes to discover the secrets of the universe … The author of the comic book script is Aleš Kot, and the drawings were created by the Polish graphic artist Piotr Kowalski (“Gail”).
DC Deluxe, Multiwersum
Screenplay: Grant Morrison
Drawings: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Jim Lee, Doug Mahnke,
Frank Quitely, Chris Sprouse, Ben Oliver, Cameron Stewart
Translation: Tomasz Sidorkiewicz
One of the most important works of the comic book giant Grant Morrison. There is a comic. Seemingly ordinary, but if you read it to the end, you will go crazy and join the army of madmen who open the way to our world for monsters of the apocalypse … Not only to ours, but to each of the 52 realities that make up the Multiverse. Heroes from all these universes will have to join forces to save their own planets from the overwhelming threat that wants to destroy all existence in every reality – throughout the Multiverse … The author of the script is the famous Scotsman Grant Morrison, author of such works as “Doom Patrol” or Batman, Superman and Animal Man stories. The drawings are the work of many graphic artists, including the Brazilian Ivan Reis (“Action Comics”, “Aquaman”, “Batman”).
Batman Metal, Batman Who Laughs, Volume 1
Screenplay: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Drawings: Jock, Eduardo Risso
Translation: Tomasz Sidorkiewicz
In the Batman Metal series, the Dark Knight has faced a team made up of nightmarish versions of himself. Each of the characters came from a different world of the dark multiverse, in which Batman somehow strayed from the superhero path. Most of the nightmarish Batmans died, but one unique remained. Batman Who Laughs. This is Bruce Wayne-turned-Joker, a grinning sociopath with Batman’s strategic skills and the sadistic sense of the Clown Prince’s humor. To stop the madman’s latest plan, Batman will have to outsmart himself, join forces with unexpected allies, and perhaps even break one of his most important rules. The terrifying inhabitant of the dark multiverse is the most dangerous crime master. He just showed up in Gotham to turn Bruce Wayne’s house into an evil incubator. He is not alone. From one of the thousands of different realities of the dark multiverse comes the Grim Knight. A ruthless villain slayer is able to use any weapon in his arsenal to take down the targets of his choice. There is a war like no other – the Batman war. Batman’s closest friends, his most dangerous enemies and doubles from other worlds stand in the line of fire. Only one question remains: his most formidable enemies and doubles from other worlds. Only one question remains: his most formidable enemies and doubles from other worlds. Only one question remains:
Who will have the last laugh? You will find the answer in the volume “Batman Who Laughs” – a terrifying story by one of the greatest commission writers of our time! Scott Snyder rejoins with an extremely talented cartoonist known as Jock (“Batman – Dark Image”, “Witches”) to send a sinister character from an alternate universe to Gotham.
DC Black Label, Harleen, vol. 1
Script: Stjepan Šejić
Drawings: Stjepan Šejić
Translation: Maria Lengren
An amazing story that redefines the genesis of one of the most famous characters in the DC Comics world – Harley Quinn. The author gives the heroine the floor so that she can tell the story of her tragic beginnings. Through the eyes of Harley, we see Gotham City, its heroes and villains, as well as ordinary people. In the way of the doctor, among others, Attorney Harvey Dent, Police Commissioner Jim Gordon, and Arkham Asylum Director Hugo Strange. Most of all, the Joker, one of Gotham’s most terrifying criminals. Harleen Quinzel, a young psychiatrist, is about to find a cure for a madness haunting Gotham City. However, he must first prove his revolutionary theory to skeptical authorities. To achieve this, he delves into the disturbed minds of the most dangerous prisoners of Arkham Asylum. He spends more and more time with insane criminals, and the closer he gets to one of his patients, the more he moves away from reality. “Harleen” is a stunning tale of love and obsession with a great script and brilliant drawings by famous comic book creator Stjepan Šejic (“Aquaman: Underworld”, “Sunstone”). A must for every Harley Quinn fan.
Marvel Classic, Daredevil. Frank Miller, vol 3
Screenplay: Frank Miller
Drawings: Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Bill Sienkiewicz
Translation: Marceli Szpak
The third volume of the series by comic book master Frank Miller. Someone distributes drugs in New York City schools. To solve this case, Daredevil will have to face the Punisher, who would like to deal with dealers in a slightly more brutal way. Murdock will also have to fight the Hand once again. Things do not look good, because Elektra, his greatest ally in the struggle with the ninja, is dead, but the Fearless man unexpectedly decides to help Black Widow. Daredevil also invites Bullseye to play Russian roulette, and no one will help him in this duel … The volume also includes the stories of “Elektra resurrected” and “Love and war”. The author of the script is Frank Miller, known in Poland, among others from the “Sin City” series and the albums “300” and “Xerkses”, and the drawings, apart from Miller, were prepared by Klaus Janson and Bill Sienkiewicz.
Marvel Classic, Punisher Max, vol 8
Script: Jason Aaron
Drawings: Steve Dillon
Translation: Marek Starosta
Frank Castle, the self-proclaimed avenger known as The Punisher, has been fighting a lonely battle against New York City criminals for years. And he does it so ruthlessly that the mafia families have finally decided to set a trap for him. The bait is to be the rank and file Wilson Fisk, unexpectedly elevated to the position of boss of all bosses, and the killer – the mad marksman Bullseye. However, they both have their own plans, and one of them would like to understand the Punisher above all… and perhaps he will get closer to it than anyone before. The author of this story is Jason Aaron – winner of the Eisner Prize and creator of such series as: “Conan the Barbarian”, “Scalp” or “Thor Thunderer”. Steve Dillon is responsible for the drawings – illustrator of, among others the iconic “Preacher”. Adult only comic.
Marvel Now 2.0, Niegodny Thor
Screenplay: Jason Aaron
Drawings: Olivier Coipel, Kim Jacinto
Translated by Marceli Szpak
Thor Odinson – a god who was struck by a whisper – left Earth in the hope that he would deserve redemption and would be worthy of his magic hammer Mjolnir again. He will soon learn that somewhere in space lies a second Mjolnir – a relic of the dead world, thanks to which the Thunderer can regain his honor. But will she be able to protect him from Thanos and the Collector? And would he finally come to terms with the terrible truth that, to learn, made him lose his power? The script for this volume was written by Jason Aaron – the Eisner Prize-winning author of the famous Thor saga (“Thor the Thunder”, “Thor”, “Mighty Thor”) and series such as “Conan the Barbarian”, “Punisher Max” and “Skalp”. The authors of the drawings are Olivier Coipel (“Siege”, “House M”) and Kim Jacinto (“Thunderbolts”).
Marvel Now 2.0, All-New Wolverine – Resilient, vol.4
Screenplay: Tom Taylor
Drawings: Leonard Kirk
Translated by Weronika Sztorc
A mysterious ship from the heavens. Passenger infected with a killer virus. And two words that will turn Laura Kinney’s world upside down. Thus begins the race against time as Wolverine, trapped in a quarantined city, must contain the spread of a deadly disease. How far will it go to save the infected? And will a risky space trip with the Guardians of the Galaxy help her unravel the mystery of the virus’s origin? The script for this volume was written by Tom Taylor (“Star Wars”, “Superior Iron Man”, “The Briefcase”), and the drawings were created by Leonard Kirk (“Supergirl”, “X-Factor”).
Wisienka’s Diaries. The Book of Hector, volume 2
Script: Joris Chamblain
Drawings: Aurélie Neyret
Translation: Marek Puszczewicz
Wisienka is eleven years old and wants to become a writer, she has even started writing a diary! Her favorite subject is people, especially adults. They are so complicated that she would like to understand them better. He loves to observe them, trying to guess what secrets they hide. This time, Wisienka devotes her attention and detective fervor to an old lady who is a frequent visitor to the nearby library. And the free time of vacation favors reflection and searching for solutions to puzzles that bother the girl. Why does a woman borrow the same book every week? What does he do on a daily basis? What has she done in the past? And why is it never worth giving up your loyalty to your loved ones? … Wisienka’s Memoirs is a five-volume series created by French authors: cartoonist Aurélie Neyret and screenwriter and author of French novels for children and teenagers Joris Chamblain. The series was very successful in France and won the Youth Prize at the Angoulême International Comic Festival in 2014.