Egmont and the Comics World Club will start 2020 with over a dozen new titles. Among them there will be comics such as about the popular heroes of Marvel and DC, as well as the first items from the series of adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels. There will also be something for younger readers.
All January titles will be released on January 22nd. Particularly noteworthy are the previously mentioned items based on the works of the famous Agatha Christie. In addition, there will also be a new edition of Superman – The Red Son , as well as a special edition of Batman with a cover from Polish artist Grzegorz Przybyś and many others. You can check the full list of premieres with covers and descriptions below.
Agatha Christie. The Beresfords – A Mysterious Opponent
Screenplay: Emilio Van der Zuiden
Drawings: Emilio Van der Zuiden
Translation: Paweł Łapiński
Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley, a pair of English adventurers, track crime in all its forms. However … how to discover the identity of the mysterious Mr. Brown, a formidable enemy who threatens the government of the British Empire? And how do you find Jane Fish, who is clearly the key to solving this mystery? Comic book based on the best-selling novels by Agatha Christie. Emilio Van der Zuiden, the author of many popular French comics, including Mc Queen, Les Enquêtes auto de Margot.
Agatha Christie.
Hercule Poirot – Murder on the Orient Express
Script: Benjamin von Eckartsberg
Drawings: Tsai Chaiko
Translation: Paweł Łapiński
Winter of 1937. Just after midnight, a snowdrift forces the Orient Express to stop in the middle of nowhere. For this time of year, this luxury train is astonishingly full. However, in the early morning, it turns out that the number of passengers has decreased by one … The American rich man died twelve times with a dagger. Who perpetrated this gruesome crime? The door to his compartment was locked from the inside … On the train cut off from the world, Hercule Poirot begins an investigation … A comic based on the best-selling novels by Agatha Christie. The author of the script is cartoonist and illustrator Benjamin von Eckartsberg, known primarily as the screenwriter of the Gung Ho series. The drawings were made by Tsai Chaiko (Chronique des immortels).
Agatha Christie. Miss Marple – Night at the library
Script: Dominique Ziegler
Drawings: Olivier Dauger
Translation: Paweł Łapiński
Early in the morning, servants discover the body of a young woman in the library of the home of Colonel Bantry and his wife Dorothy. Mrs. Bantry immediately calls her friend Jane Marple, who has common sense and a passion for crime, and asks her for help in solving a mystery that turns out to be more complicated than it seems at first glance. Comic book based on the best-selling novels by Agatha Christie. The screenplay was written by the Swiss writer, playwright and director Dominique Ziegler, and the drawings were made by Olivier Dauger, considered the best aviation cartoonist (Ciel en ruine).
Masters of Comics.
Corto Maltese. Mū – The Lost City, Volume 12
Script: Hugo Pratt
Drawings: Hugo Pratt
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
1925. Corto Maltese and Rasputin are invited to board a private ship, where they meet old friends. It turns out that this is not a leisure cruise, but a secret undertaking that requires the presence of both ex-pirates, also known as fearless treasure hunters. What is such a good company looking for in tropical waters as a Venezuelan tracker of the mysteries of the past, a Brazilian witch, a connoisseur of occultism and a young archaeologist? One of his most astonishing journeys before Corto, which will lead him not only into the darkness of prehistoric secrets, but also into the abyss of magical dreams … A series about the adventures of a vagabond sailor and romantic adventurer was created by the famous Italian screenwriter and cartoonist Hugo Pratt (1927–1995), known to the Polish reader from the excellent albums Indian Summer or El Gaucho. The Corto Maltese series is now considered a classic of European comics. The first album of the series entitled The Salt Waters Tale won the 1976 prestigious award at the Angoulême International Comic Book Festival in the Best Realistic Comic category.
DMZ – Demilitarized zone, volume 1
Script: Brian Wood
Drawings: Riccardo Burchielli
Translation: Tomasz Kłoszewski
The first volume of one of the most interesting war series in recent years. The story takes place in the near future. The United States is fighting the anti-establishment uprising of the American middle classes that created the so-called Free States. This Second Civil War ravaged the country, but New York was the worst. The US government controls the East, the Free States control the West, and both sides are trying to seize Manhattan Island, now known as the Demilitarized Zone – DMZ. That’s where the young photojournalist Matty Roth landed. The rest of his team probably died – Matty is alone, he lacks experience and equipment. However, in the DMZ, he will get a lifetime chance to report on events that other journalists do not have access to. If he can show the truth, he could become the greatest war correspondent in history. The author of the screenplay 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.
DC Deluxe. Mister Miracle
Screenplay: Tom King
Drawings: Mitch Gerads
Translated by Marceli Szpak
Scott Free is the greatest survivor of escapees. He is so good that he managed to escape from the macabre orphanage of Grandma Sam Dobro na Apokolips and settle down on Earth with another fugitive – Big Barda. Here, under the pseudonym Mister Miracle, he made a career as an illusionist and thanks to his skills he joined the Justice League. As a master of escape, it seems he has achieved everything. And yet… he never escaped death. Is it possible? To find out, Scott will have to kill himself … The screenplay is by the Eisner Award winner for Best Screenwriter Tom King Batman – One Day, and the cartoons – Mitch Gerads The Sheriff of Babylon.
DC Deluxe. Superman – The Red Son
Screenplay: Mark Millar
Drawings: Dave Johnson, Kilian Plunket
Translation: Jakub Syty
Superman – The Red Son is an alternative story about the Man of Steel based on a surprising idea. The Krypton spacecraft crashes onto Earth, and aboard it is a baby who will one day become the most powerful being on the planet. However, the vehicle doesn’t drop in America and the little passenger isn’t raised in Smallville, Kansas. The alien’s new home is a collective farm in the Soviet Union. Years later, a stranger from another world who can change the course of mighty rivers and bend steel with his bare hands, becomes a protector of the workers and an ally of Stalin!
The script for the comic was written by the Scottish author Mark Millar (Superman Adventures, The Authority, Civil War, Wanted – The Fugitives, Kick-Ass, Ultimates, Ultimate X-Men, Kingsman: The Secret Service) The authors of the drawings are Dave Johnson (Detective Comics, 100 Naboi) and Kilian Plunkett, an artist known for his numerous Star Wars productions.
DC universe. Justice League
– Graveyard of the Gods, Volume 2
Script: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Drawings: Francis Manapul, Howard Porter, Mikel Janín,
Jorge Jimenez and others.
Translation: Maciej Nowak-Kreyer
The Justice League’s second volume of adventures by acclaimed screenwriter Scott Snyder. The crime genius Lex Luthor and his goose-legged ally, the semi-divine madman Batman Who Laughs, continues to complete his Doom Legion, bringing Wonder Woman and Aquaman’s greatest enemies – Cheetah and the Black Manta into him. But an even worse danger is looming. The ancient Lords of the Sea are returning, and the resentment they hold towards the Atlanteans and the Amazons threatens to drown the entire Earth. Arthur, Diana and the rest of the League must stop the Legion and the Lords of the Seas – otherwise, the emerging secrets will bring all hope to the bottom … Comic by the star team: Scott Snyder (Batman Metal) and screenwriter James Tynion IV and cartoonists Francis Manapul, Howard Porter, Mikela Janín, Jorge Jiménez,
DC Rebirth. Batman – Birds of Prey, Volume 9
Script: Tom King
Drawings: Lee Weeks, Tony S. Daniel
Translation: Tomasz Sidorkiewicz
The ninth volume of Batman adventures from the DC Rebirth publishing line. The Dark Knight discovers that recent encounters with Mister Freeze, the KGBestia, and other villains were arranged by one person. The penguin claims that Bane, the man who broke the Bat, pulls all the strings. But how is this possible when Bane is secluded in the Arkham Asylum and is a broken man himself? Since the previous meeting with Batman, he has been almost completely catatonic. Did Bane fall into this state to deliberately mislead the protector of Gotham and gain an advantage over him? Or maybe the Penguin had led the Dark Knight astray? Whatever the cost, Batman won’t rest until he discovers the truth. A recognized duo of creators – Tom King (Heroes In Crisis, Mister Miracle) and Mikel Janín (Grayson) – lead Batman along the paths, which the Dark Knight has not yet stepped on. In an additional story, we reveal Alfred’s secrets in a story written by Tom Taylor (Injustice) and illustrated by Otto Schmidt (Green Arrow).
Polish artists draw DC Comics heroes
The most famous superheroes of the DC universe have visited Polish cities. Famous and respected Polish cartoonists were asked by Egmont to create alternative covers for several regularly appearing series from the DC Comics world, such as: Batman Detective Comics, Superman Action Comics, Harley Quinn, Justice League, Flash. The invitation to participate in the project was accepted by outstanding artists: Piotr Cieśliński, Zbigniew Kasprzak, Jakub Kijuc, Adam Kmiołek, Piotr Kowalski, Tomasz Larek, Katarzyna Niemczyk, Marek Oleksicki, Grzegorz Przyrawy, Marianna Strychowska, Przemysław Truściński. The works represent different artistic styles and different visions of famous characters, but they all share a love for comics. Albums with alternative covers will be released from October 2019 to January 2020.
DC Rebirth. Batman – Birds of Prey, volume 9
[Polish cover Wrocław]
Screenplay: Tom King
Drawings: Lee Weeks, Tony S. Daniel
Translation: Tomasz Sidorkiewicz
Cover: Grzegorz Przyśli
Marvel Classic. Infinity Crusade
Screenplay: Jim Starlin
Drawings: Ron Lim, Tom Raney, Angel Medina and Tom Grindberg
Translation: Jacek Drewnowski
The final part of the Infinity Saga. The goddess has arrived. He is the epitome of Adam Warlock’s good side. He wants to bring people peace and create an ideal world, called the Paradise of Omega. He has Captain America, Spider-Man and other terrestrial superheroes by his side. So can her intentions be impure? Especially since Thanos and Mephisto stand against her. The Silver Surfer, initially allied with the Goddess, also begins to get suspicious that Raj Omega may turn out to be only an illusion … Are the superhero teams in danger of splitting and, consequently, a fratricidal fight? The screenplay is by Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet, Infinity War) and the drawings are by Ron Lim, Tom Raney, Angel Medina and Tom Grindberg.
Marvel Now 2.0, Avengers. Kang’s War I, vol. 4
Script: Mark Waid
Drawings: Mike del Mundo.
Translation: Marek Starosta
The fourth volume of Avengers adventures from the Marvel NOW publishing series! 2.0. Even though the Second Civil War is over, the greatest heroes of the world are still grappling with its consequences. Nova, Ms Marvel and Miles Morales left the team, disappointed with the attitude of their former idols. The weakened Avengers must find new allies as quickly as possible in order to face the mighty arch-villain who has built his empire through time travel. At stake in this war will be the lives of superheroes from all eras … The script for this volume was written by Mark Waid ( Daredevil, Deadpool, Fantastic Four ), and the drawings were created by Mike del Mundo ( Thor ).
Marvel Now 2.0
Deadpool. Deadpool Flies Shakespeare, Volume 7
Script: Ian Doescher, Gerry Duggan
Drawings: Salva Espin, Scott Hepburn, Sean Izaakse, Bruno Oliveira
Translation: Paulina Braiter
The seventh volume of Deadpool’s adventures in the Marvel NOW publishing series! 2.0. Wade Wilson is stuck in William Shakespeare’s plays and even if he gave up his kingdom for a horse, he can’t get out! Will there be a midsummer night’s dream out of it, or will it be a lot of noise about nothing? One thing is for sure – all’s well that ends well, and sooner or later Sir Deadpool will return to the tragedy his real life had turned into. There a certain demonic shrew awaits him there, which is not so gracefully tame! The script for this volume was written by Ian Doescher (William Shakespeare’s Star Wars) and Gerry Duggan (Hawkeye vs. Deadpool, Uncanny Avengers), and the drawings were created by Salva Espin, Scott
Hepburn, Sean Izaakse and Bruno Oliveira.
Marvel Now 2.0, Doktor Strange, vol.2
Script: Jason Aaron
Drawings: Chris Bachalo
Translated by Marceli Szpak
Dr. Stephen Strange dies. The clash with the Empiricules had drained him and almost all his power. His enemies have already sensed his weakness: Baron Mordo, Satana, who calls himself the beloved daughter of the Devil, and…. a terrifying creature born of the Doctor’s own suffering. In the fight against her, the Master of Magic can count on Thor’s help, but even her thunders will not be able to save him if he does not have the courage to sacrifice what is necessary. The script for this volume was written by Jason Aaron, winner of the most important comic book awards, known from series such as Skalp, Thor or Wolverine and X-Men . The drawings were created, among others, by Chris Bachalo ( Death, Uncanny X-Men ).
Kajtek and Koko in Kosmos, Alien Awareness, vol.5
Script: 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. Alien Awareness is the fifth album of the new,
Wisienka’s Diaries. Petrified Zoo, Volume 1
Script: Joris Chamblain
Drawings: Aurélie Neyret
Translation: Marek Puszczewicz
A new comic series for children. Wisienka lives with her mother in a small town. She loves reading novels, comics and scientific magazines, she dreams of writing books. She is also fascinated by other people and how they live. He likes to observe them and write down his thoughts in a diary. One day, he and his friends notice a mysterious old man who comes out of the surrounding forest every week, covered in paint. The girls decide to find out his secret. The Wisienka Diaries series was a great success in France and won the Youth Prize at the Angoulême International Comic Festival in 2014.
Four from Baker Street. Orphans from London, Volume 4
Screenplay: Jean-Blaise Djian, Olivier Legrand
Drawings: David Etien
Translation: Ernest Kacperski
London 1891. Sherlock Holmes is dead! At least that’s what British newspapers say … During the final battle with the diabolical Moriarty, the famous detective fell into the abyss of the Reichenbach Falls. Baker Street guerrillas, shaken by the sudden event, are unable to contain themselves. There is a quarrel, and each of our young friends goes their own way. The seasoned tracker Billy, the thief Black Tom and Charlie with the cat Watson go their separate ways. However, they quickly get into serious trouble! Deprived of the support of their former mentor, they themselves will have to face the dangers and pitfalls that lurk in the dingy boroughs of London … To make matters worse, their fiercest enemy is following on their heels. And all he wants is to get the Baker Street Four to their skin …
Yakari. The Mystery of Little Lightning, vol. 6
Script: Job
Drawings: Derib
Translation: Maria Mosiewicz
The sixth album of adventure and humorous stories about a little Indian and his animal friends. Yakari goes crazy every day on his little mustang Little Lightning, which is getting faster every day. But one morning the boy does not find a horse in the tribal herd … What happened? Where is the faithful friend? Little Piorun received a mysterious summons and had to go to a distant land, where dangerous trials await him. Only the bravest of the brave Mustangs can get through them. What is the purpose of these trials, and after defeating them, will the horse be the same happy playmate as before? The series was created in the late 1960s by two Swiss – screenwriter Job (André Jobin) and cartoonist Derib (Claude de Ribaupierre). For volumes 6 and 31 of Yakari (in 1982 and 2006 respectively), they received awards at the Angoulême Comic Book Festival in various categories of children’s comics. To date, almost forty albums have been released of the series, which still entertains younger and older readers.