Egmont will return in December with more comic book premieres. The novelties include, among others the sixth volume of “Hellblazer”, the continuation of the cult “Return of the Dark Knight” by Frank Miller or the new adventures of the samurai Usagi. There will also be something for amateurs of European comics.
This time, all titles will go on sale on December 2nd. Below you will find a full list of comics with descriptions and covers.
Europe boards. Trolls of Troy, Volume 3
Screenplay: Christophe Arleston
Drawings: Jean-Louis Mourier
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
The third album of the humorous and crazy adventures of the fantasy series of Christophe Arleston, the creator of many stories about the world of Troy, including “Lanfeust of Troy”! In ancient Darshan, many gods are worshiped, one of which is the mighty Niemytha. The followers decide to bring him to earth, but for the summoning ritual, a magic cloak made of skins of young trolls of various species is needed. The red trolls also live in the Falomp settlement on the other side of the world. Will the Darshanians succeed in their insane intent to kidnap trolls from the village of valiant Tetram? Immediately after that, the venerable Risto Furiatu will come back, who will come up with a breakneck idea how to finally deal with hairy monsters. Eventually, the two little trolls will get lost in the human city and end up in a hellish orphanage run by a lady obsessed with educating the younger generation! The album includes the original volumes: “Trapped in Darshan”, “Enraged in Darshan”, “Trollympics” and “Trolls at School”. All series set in the world of Troy (including “Odyssey Lanfeust”, “Conquerors of Troy”) were invented by the famous French screenwriter Christophe Arleston. The author of the drawings for “Trolls” is Jean-Louis Mourier, the author of illustrations also for other stories written by Arleston: “Fires of Askell” and “Warriors of Troy”. “The Conquerors of Troy” was invented by the famous French screenwriter Christophe Arleston. The author of the drawings for “Trolls” is Jean-Louis Mourier, the author of illustrations also for other stories written by Arleston: “Fires of Askell” and “Warriors of Troy”. “The Conquerors of Troy” was invented by the famous French screenwriter Christophe Arleston. The author of the drawings for “Trolls” is Jean-Louis Mourier, the author of illustrations also for other stories written by Arleston: “Fires of Askell” and “Warriors of Troy”.
Europe boards. Jim Cutlass, vol. 2
Screenplay: Jean Giraud
Drawings: Christian Rossi.
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
The second album of the series by Jean Giraud, co-creator of the legendary “Blueberry”, taking place in the hot American South! The volume contains four episodes: “Lightning in the South”, “Up to the Neck”, “Colts, Ghosts and Zombies” and “Black Night”. Louisiana, shortly after the end of the Civil War. Young captain Jim Cutlass is being chased by corrupt local authorities, fortunately he has the support of a Union army garrison commander, on whose behalf he is conducting a secret investigation. During the course of his investigation, he discovers two conspiratorial conspiracies: one by members of the Ku Klux Klan organization, and the other by the people of a Negro sorcerer known as the White Alligator. Will Jim operating on the fringes of the law be able to do anything against powerful enemies? Not only chases and shootings await him, but also battles with zombies and magical duels in the dream world … However, no danger can stop the captain, because his most important goal is to save his beloved woman from the hands of the terrible Alligator! The series was invented by two French comic book legends: screenwriter Jean-Michel Charlier and cartoonist Jean Giraud, or Moebius (“The Unlucky Major”, “Arzach”, “Eden’s World”). After Charlier’s death, Giraud limited himself to writing scenarios of Cutlass’s adventures, and Christian Rossi, the author of illustrations for numerous series, took up the drawings. “WEST”. that is, Moebius (“The Fatal Major”, “Arzach”, “Eden’s World”). After Charlier’s death, Giraud limited himself to writing scenarios of Cutlass’s adventures, and Christian Rossi, the author of illustrations for numerous series, took up the drawings. “WEST”. that is, Moebius (“The Fatal Major”, “Arzach”, “Eden’s World”). After Charlier’s death, Giraud limited himself to writing scenarios of Cutlass’s adventures, and Christian Rossi, the author of illustrations for numerous series, took up the drawings. “WEST”.
Sherlock Holmes Society. Son’s Sins, Volume 5
Screenplay: Sylvain Cordurié
Drawings: Fabio Detullio
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
The fifth part of the story about Sherlock, opening a completely new chapter in the life of the famous detective. Until now, Holmes has conducted solitary investigations in which only Dr. Watson and a few friends supported him. Now, with funds seized from Taylor’s criminal organization, and with the support of the Prime Minister and Queen, he is setting up a foundation to protect the Crown from supernatural threats. Among the detective’s closest associates there are characters known from previous albums who cannot be described as “ordinary people” … The newly minted agents of the foundation immediately face a great challenge: their skills and choices will determine the fate of not only England, but the whole world. A dangerous game begins in which visitors from the future and enemies from the present will play an important role. The Holmes stories are written by experienced French screenwriter Sylvain Cordurié, co-author of many fantasy and historical series. The illustrator of this volume of the series is Italian Fabio Detullio, who first gained experience working on the series “Davvero” and “Lukas” published on the Internet and on the Italian market, thanks to which he was noticed by French publishers, which resulted in the drawings for this album.
Animal Man. Omnibus
Script: Grant Morrison
Drawings: ChazTruog, Tom Grummett
Translation: Paulina Braiter
The first Polish edition of all Animal Man adventures with scenarios by Grant Morrison. The now famous Scot at the beginning of his American career in the 1980s completely changed the image of the slightly forgotten DC hero, invented by Dave Wood and Carmine Infantino. Animal Man is the nickname of Buddy Baker, an exemplary husband and father who, under favorable circumstances, can take over the powers of animals – the strength of a tiger, a dog’s sense of smell, and the bird’s ability to fly. Unfortunately, he cannot break into the first league of heroes and remains dependent on his wife. However, he does not give up his dreams, and at the same time he is involved in the not entirely legal fight for animal rights. Before us, a series of stories full of humor and reflection about a man from the suburbs who does not even know how or why he was endowed with power, and when he suddenly loses it, he has no idea, what to do with yourself. Grant Morrison is the author of comics such as “Multiverse” and the series “Doom Patrol” as well as stories about Batman and Superman. Most of the drawings in the album are by Chaz Truog (“Coyote”, “Doctor Fate”, “Green Lantern”).
Hitman, vol 3
Screenplay: Garth Ennis
Drawings: John McCrea
Translation: Marek Starosta
The third volume of the adventures of the hired killer Tommy Monaghan. Tommy has made many mistakes in his life – many more than the others. The opponents with whom he had dealt so far had not been the most dangerous, so he could easily deal with them. Now, however, the past is standing up for its own, and Tommy and his friend Natt Czapa have to face SAS specialists. Added to this is the mafia’s revenge weighing on them. In this situation, what could be better than enlisting in the mercenary army of a small African state? But is this really the best idea? Hitman’s character was created by two Irish creators – Eisner Award winner, screenwriter Garth Ennis (“The Preacher”, “Hellblazer”) and cartoonist John McCrea (“The Preacher”, “Spider-Man”). In 1999, HITMAN was honored with the Eisner Prize for Best Single Book.
Masters of Comics.
Return of the Dark Knight – The Golden Child
Screenplay: Frank Miller
Drawings: Rafael Grampa
Translation: Tomasz Sidorkiewicz
Return to Frank Miller’s Dark Knight universe!
Three years have passed since the events described in the album “Batman – The Dark Knight: The Race of Lords”. Lara spent her time learning to be more human, and Carrie Kelley grew up in the role of Batwoman. As the terrifying evil returns to Gotham, Lara and Carrie must join forces to contain the growing threat. Their secret weapon will be the young Jonathan Kent, a “golden child” with unprecedented power – a power that will soon be released … “Return of the Dark Knight – Golden Child” is Frank Miller’s triumphant return to the world of the Dark Knight. He is joined by cartoonist Rafael Grampá, creator of the amazing comic book “Mesmo Delivery”. The artist worked in advertising and film production. This amazing album is his first comic book in six years.
Usagi Yojimbo: The Saga, Book 6
Script: Stan Sakai
Drawings: Stan Sakai
Translation: Jarosław Grzedowicz
New edition of the popular series “Usagi Yojimbo”. The sixth book collects stories published in the volumes “Bridge of Tears”, “Return of the Black Soul” and “Hunting the Fox”. By the end of the sixteenth century, Japan was shaken by numerous civil wars. In one of the battles, Miyamoto Usagi lost his sovereign, Mr. Mifune. From that day on, a lonely Ronin travels the country, looking for peace of mind, fighting for justice and perfecting his samurai skills. This time, during one of the journeys, Usagi will meet Mayumi – a girl who will convince him to help her get out of a provincial town. As affection grows between the two, their journey becomes more and more dangerous. Long-Eared Ronin will meet with the bounty hunter Gene again, as a result of which Usagi will become involved in a suicide mission of a certain clan, and Gen will follow the killer who turns out to be someone else, than it seemed. Meanwhile, numerous bounty hunters set off to pursue Inazuma overrun by the sinister demon Jei, known as the Black Soul. The confusion related to this will not bypass Usagi as well … The series “Usagi Yojimbo: Saga” is a masterly adaptation of a comic book of samurai legends, published for over 30 years and translated into several dozen languages. The author of the script and drawings is Stan Sakai, and the new edition has been enriched with a colorful gallery of covers.
Hellblazer, vol 6
Screenplay: Warren Ellis
Drawings: John Higgins, Frank Teran, Timothy Bradstreet,
Javier Pulido, James Romberger, Marcelo Frusin, Phil Jimenez
Translation: Marek Starosta
Another volume of stories about a cynical “working-class magician” – John Constantin, this time interpreted by Warren Ellis. When John learns that his ex-girlfriend has been brutally murdered, he decides to find the perpetrator of this act. During the search, leading to the dangerous corners of the magical world of London, he reuses his friends and ruthlessly exterminates his enemies, reminiscing about his old loves.
Hellblazer is Vertigo’s longest-running series (1988–2013). Over the years, the scripts of John Constantine’s adventures have been written by many famous authors, including Garth Ennis, Paul Jenkins, Warren Ellis, Brian Azzarello, Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison. The author of the script for this volume is British creator Warren Ellis, known for such works as “Transmetropolitan”, “Planetary” or “Authority”. John Higgins (“Guardians”), Timothy Bradstreet (“Star Wars”, “Punisher”) and Marcelo Frusin (“X-Men Unlimited”, “Loveless”).
DC Deluxe. Superman – American Alien
Screenplay: Max Landis
Drawings: Nick Dragotta, Tommy Lee Edwards, Joëlle Jones,
Jae Lee, Francis Manapul, Jonathan Case, Jock
Translation: Tomasz Sidorkiewicz
The most powerful superhero in the world in a new version. The album consists of seven stories depicting key moments in Clark Kent’s life and Superman’s career – from a boy who realizes he is different from his peers, to a journalist from Metropolis, to a superpowered hero fighting with Batman against the dangers that threaten Earth. Will the aliens from faraway space find a place in the human world? This album answers this question in a unique way! The author of the script is the American creator Max Landis, also known as a screenwriter and film director (comic book scripts: “SCP-2137”, “Green Valley”; film directors: “Why didn’t you tell me?”, “Dirk Gently Holistic Detective Agency” ), and the drawings are the work of seven famous graphic artists, including British Jock (“Judge Dredd”, “Wolverine”, “Batman”).
DC Rebirth, The Flash – A Master Trick, Volume 11
Screenplay: Joshua Williamson
Drawings: Scott Kollins
Translation: Tomasz Kłoszewski
Eleventh installment of Flash’s adventures as part of the DC Rebirth publishing line. Nobody can do numbers like James Jesse, the first Trickster. Jesse was not respected as one of the Rogues until he was finally replaced by another, more extravagant Trickster. But no one is like the original … and Jesse’s next trick will change the world of Flash forever! Barry Allen’s life so far has been in ruins due to the death of a sprinter close to him and the end of his relationship with Iris West. Now he returns to Central City and becomes a witness to something unheard of: all residents are happy. Worryingly happy. Unnaturally happy. However, Barry is unable to rejoice with them when he has to unravel the mysteries surrounding him. Plus, Colonel Chill, Allen’s ally from the future, was gone.
But as they say, the key to a good trick is confusing your leads. And just as Flash thinks he’s solving another puzzle, Trickster gears up to cut the all-time number right under Allen’s nose … and become the most famous of the Rogues!
Writer Joshua Williamson (Batman / Flash: The Pin) and cartoonist Scott Kolins (Blue Beetle) continue the story of the Fastest Man on Earth!
Marvel Classic. Captain America – The Man
Who Bought America, volume 4
Script: Ed Brubaker
Drawings: Steve Epting, Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, Roberto de la Torre.
Translation: Bartosz Czartoryski
Captain America is dead. Bucky Barnes, his partner during the Second World War, swore to avenge this death, but fell into the hands of the psychiatrist and the arch-villain Doctor Faustus, able to control people’s minds. Will Bucky be able to resist his manipulation? Will he return to the role of the Winter Soldier, a ruthless Soviet killer, or will he find enough strength to take over Captain America’s legacy and stop his enemies from taking power in the United States? This is the fourth volume of a dark spy thriller with a screenplay by Ed Brubaker – an Eisner Award winner and creator of the series “Daredevil: Fearless!”, “Gotham Central” and “Immortal Iron Fist”. The authors of the drawings are: Steve Epting (“Avengers”, “Velvet”), Butch Guice, Mike Perkins (“Avengers”) and Roberto de la Torre (“Daredevil”).
Marvel Now 2.0. Phoenix:
Resurrection – Return Jean Gray
Screenplay: Matthew Rosenberg
Drawings: Joe Bennett, Carlos Pacheco, Ramon Rosanas, Leinil Francis Yu
Translation: Maria Jaszczurowska
After Jean Gray’s departure, the members of the X-Men were long in mourning. Now, however, things are happening in different parts of the world that can only prove one thing: Jean Gray is back! The superheroes break up into smaller teams and set out to find Phoenix. Meanwhile, in a provincial town, a young woman named Jean begins to dream nightmares and experience more and more strange things while awake … The author of the script is Matthew Rosenberg, and the drawings were prepared by Leinil Francis Yu (“Wolverine”, “Secret Invasion”), Carlos Pacheco (“Green Lantern” ), Joe Bennett (“The Immortal Hulk”) and Ramon Rosanas (“Ant-Man”).
Marvel Now 2.0.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Riders in the Sky, Volume 2
Script: Gerry Duggan
Drawings: Roland Boschi, Mike Hawthorne, Frazer Irving,
Terry Pallot, Rod Reis, Chris Samnee, Greg Smallwood.
Translation: Marcin Roszkowski
The second volume of Guardians of the Galaxy adventures from the Marvel NOW publishing series! 2.0.
No more secrets that nearly wiped out the Guardians of the Galaxy! Time to reveal what Gamora is hiding, why Drax the Destroyer has renounced violence, and why Groot has stopped growing, and Rocket insists it’s his fault. Meanwhile, problems are brewing in the universe – the reborn Nova Corps comes into conflict with the mysterious and sinister Brotherhood of the Raptor … The script for this volume was written by Gerry Duggan, author known from such series as “Deadpool” and “Conan: The Barbarian Sword”. Drawings by Roland Boschi, Mike Hawthorne (“Deadpool”), Frazer Irving (“Uncanny X-Men”), Terry Pallot, Rod Reis (“Secret Empire”), Chris Samnee (“Daredevil”, “Black Widow”) and Greg Smallwood (“Moon Knight”).
Marvel Now 2.0. Amazing Spider-Man
– Global Network: Red Alert, Volume 9
Script: Dan Slott, Christos Gage
Drawings: Mike Hawthorne, Stuart Immonen, Cory Smith
Translated by Bartosz Czartoryski
A year has passed since Spider-Man had to deal with the dangerous Zodiac organization. So its leader had enough time to plan his return and revenge. Spider visits Doctor Strange to better prepare for this event, but he meets someone at his home whom he did not expect to find there. Meanwhile, Peter Parker, along with his editorial colleague Betty Brant, becomes interested in the monument commemorating the battle that … never took place. This could be material for a sensational report! The authors of the script are Dan Slott (“She-Hulk”, “Mighty Avengers”) and Christos Gage (“The Superior Spider-Man”, “X-Men: Legacy”), and the drawings were prepared by Cory Smith (“Weapon H”), Stuart Immonen (“Ultimate Spider-Man”, “All-New X-Men”) and Mike Hawthorne (“GI Joe”).
Kaczogród – Lost in the Andes, vol.24
Script: Carl Barks
Drawings: Carl Barks
Translation: Jacek Drewnowski, Marcin Mortka
Carl Barks (1901–2000) is widely regarded as the greatest creator of comic books set in the Walt Disney universe, as well as a legend of the entire comic book medium. He is a master of the plot and comic narration. He invented many characters from Kaczgród, including Scrooge McDuck, Diodak, Brothers Be, Goguś, Granit Forsant and John Kwakerfeller, as well as numerous elements of this world – the city of Kaczgród and the Scrooge treasury. Many comic book creators are proud to admit to being inspired by Barks’ work – for example, Jeff Smith, the author of the cult Gnat, considers him his role model, and Will Eisner called him “Andersen of comics”. Carl Barks’ Kaczgród is a long-awaited edition of this author’s Disney comics, from one-page gags to long plots, often referring to history and mythology.
Minecraft, volume 2
Script: Sfé R. Monster
Drawings: Sarah Graley
Translation: Anna Hikiert-Bereza
Another exciting adventure in the world of Minecraft!
Welcome back to EverRealm – a game world where a harmonious bunch of friends are about to take the underwater temple! When bullying peers (both in-game and in the real world) cross their plans, Evan, Tyler, Tobi, Candace and Grace are forced to find a way to deal with a difficult situation.
When attacked by pirates, they unexpectedly face an even more serious threat, but everyone realizes that in order to achieve their goal, they must trust each other and learn to cooperate. The script was written by Sfé R. Monster (“Eth’s Skin”), and the drawings were prepared by Sarah Graley (“Glitch”, “Donut the Destroyer”).
Kajtek and Koko in space. The Goddess of the Marshes, volume 7
Screenplay: Janusz Christa
Drawings: Janusz Christa
The first full color edition of the cosmic adventures of Kajtek and Kok! The longest Polish comic book created by Janusz Christa was originally published in “Wieczor Wybrzeza” in the years 1968–1972 and consists of over 1,200 comic strips. Years later, the Egmont publishing house recreated from press first editions and put in order all the galactic adventures of Kajtek and Kok. Janusz Christa’s comic book tells the story of the adventures of the title characters participating in Professor Kosmosik’s experiment in a fascinating way. The crazy scientist sends them to the constellation Orion. During the expedition, friends get to know the inhabitants of distant planets and their amazing habits, experience extraordinary and risky adventures, get into numerous problems, but always remain humorous and optimistic boys from Earth.
Lucky Luke. Legenda of the West, vol. 70
Screenplay: Patrick Nordmann
Drawings: Morris
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
The immortal hero of the Wild West returns in yet another clash with the rogue Dalton family!
Lucky Luke is offered a performance in the famous western show Buffalo Bill. But does the Lone Cowboy want fame? I guess he prefers catching criminals and wandering freely through the endless prairie. Meanwhile, the Daltons agree to a similar offer because she’s linked to the possibility of breaking out of prison! What will come of the sudden career of bandits? How will they cope with the immense popularity? Watching the four brothers do what Lucky Luke will have fun! The Lucky Luke series was created by two legends of the Francophone comic market: the writer René Goscinny and the cartoonist Morris. After Goscinny’s death, the scripts for the next episodes of the series were created by continuators such as the Swiss journalist and radio and television satirist Patrick Nordmann.
Czarolina.
The Girl Who Loved Werebeasts, Volume 2
Screenplay: Sylvia Douyé
Drawings: Paola Antista
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
The second volume of a story set in a place where the monsters of myth, legend and fairy tales still live! There is a course on fantasy creatures on the island of Vorn, but the fun and competition between Professor Balzar’s students are disturbed by terrifying events – someone turns living creatures into glass statues! Teen Czarolina, who has the power to recognize supernatural species, suspects that she herself unknowingly triggers a spell of transformation … Fortunately, in solving the puzzle, she can count on the help of her friends and the professor. The atmosphere on the island grows darker and darker, especially as the heroes come across new secrets about the magical inhabitants of Vorn. Czarolina will have to face dangerous challenges and, above all, learn the truth about herself!
The series’ writer is Frenchwoman Sylvia Douyé, co-author of comics for young people (“Marie-Lune”, “Girlz”) and promoter of science, and the drawings are the work of the Italian graphic artist Paola Antista (“Chats!”, “Alix et Arsenou”).