Yooma invites comics

The Smurfs

The series:

Who doesn't know the Smurfs? These kind blue elves with big white hats all look alike, even though they each have their own personalities, and speak a peculiar language in which most words are replaced by "smurf" or "smurfing". Under the benevolent authority of the great Smurf, this friendly little community organizes their lives and fights againts the abominable sorcerer Gargamel, who dreams of nothing but destroying them. An adorable fantasy that will charme the little ones and entertain their elders. 

Gaston

The series:

Introducing Gaston Lagaffe! This dreamy and inventive character, with findings as unexpected as they are catastrophic, is one of the most famous in all of comic books. Whether he involves himself in improving office life, taking care of a cat or a seagull, inventing musical instruments, or fine-tuning his car, Gaston inevitably triggers explosions, fires, and disasters, much to the delight of readers rolling with laughter. Created by the great André Franquin, this series is an esssential gem in the world of comics, a must-read for anyone, young and old, who as yet to discover it. 

Spirou and Fantasio

The series:

While he still wears a splendind red bellboy uniform, Spriou is truly an adventurer. Always accompanied by his friend Fantasio and his trusty squirrel Spip, Spriou fights villains of all kinds in every corner of the world. That's how he will confront the terrible scientist Zorglub or the malicious pirate John Helena, take on the Italian mafia and Chinese triads in New York, or uncover the secret of a mythical creature, the Marsupilami, deep in the Palombian jungle. One of the greatest heroes of comics continues to exhibit astonishing vitality even after 75 years!

Marsupilami

The series :

In the Palombian jungle, the Marsupilami"s mate, and their three babies, Bobo, Bibi, and Bibu, live. Agile and generous, greedy and mischievous, the Marsupilami ensures a peaceful life for their family deep in the Palombian forest. But many are those who want to catch a glimpse of their yellow fur with black spots, at their own risk! The tropical fauna and flora hold many mysteries...

Jonathan

The series :

At the borderlands of Nepal and Tibet, a young Westerner with amnesia walks in search of his past. His amnesia doesn't last long, but the real challenge begings: coming to terms with the loss of his first love and forgiving his ultimateley very human tormentors. Mysterious enconters, endearing characters, Jonathan takes us on an inner and contemporary adventure. Over thirty years ago, Cosey introducded us to his 'friend' Jonathan, his paper alter egon his guide along the paths of the East. The future author of 'Searching for Peter Pan' aimed to create a comic book that ressembles him. 

Children of the Resistance

The series:

Pétain l’Écluse, a small village in the south of France at the beginning of World War II, has its life completely disrupted with the arrival of German soliders. François and Eusèbe, two french children, helplessly witness the invasion of their homeland by the enemy. Nevertheless, refusing to accept the occupation, François and Eusèbe, with the help of their new friend Lisa, will fight in their own way for freedom...

Yakari

The series:

Yakari is a happy, couraegous, and generous Sioux child. In the enchanting world of the Great Prairie, Yakari embarks on one adventure after another, discovering new things and meeting new people along the way. Sometimes faced with dangers, he learns valuable lessons about life. Endowed with the amazing power to speak and understand the language of animals, the young Indian engages in dialogue with them to get to know and respect them better. Driven by a deep sense of friendship, he listens to their problems and lends a helping hand. It's worth noting that Yakari is a little Indian known all around the world, as his adventures have been translated into 17 languages, including German, Breton, Finnish, Indonesian, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, and Inuktitut (Eskimo). Since 2006, Yakari's adventures have also been brought to life in animated form, broadcasted in France, Belgium and Switzerland. 

Billy & Buddy

The series:

Billy is a mischievous little boy who lives with his exemplary mother, his bumbling and accident-prone father, and Bill, the friendly cocker spaniel. This typical family comic strip made its debut in the pages of SPIROU magazine in 1959. While Billy appears in all the jokes, Buddy quickly steals the spotlight. This wacky dog enjoys bones, pretty female dogs, his turtle friend, bird cmpanions, and his young master, Billy. With his round and cheerful drawing style, the author depicts the everyday adventures of this particulary likable family living in a cozy house. Their environment is instantly recognizable: a charming house, a garden, and a car (the famous red 2CV)! This series has been a huge success in publishing, with nearly 1,000 jokes and over 7 million copies sold. Roba left Dupuis publishing for Dargaud in 1987, so the first 21 titles were published by Dupuis.

Lucky Luke & the Dalton Brothers

The series:

With his trustry horse Jolly Jumper as his only companion, 'the man who shoots faster than his shadow' brings order and justice to a Wild West that is a thousand times more fantastical than reality. Wether pursuing the notorious Dalton Brothers or crossing paths with various historical figures, Lucky Luke takes us on a lighthearted journey that unveils the untold stories of the Wild West conquest.

Valérian and Laureline

The series:

Valérian, the greatest space opera published by French authors, takes un into a distant world and future. It is aboard a spacecraft chartered by Galaxity, the capital of the Terran Empire, that Valérian and Laureline embark on colorful adevntures. The storylines cleverly nod to our era, featuring tyrants and dictators often reminiscent of those from our 20th century. With incredibily inventive stories, the creators of Valérian have succesfully captivated the widest possible audience since 1967, the year this series was created for the weekly magazine PILOTE.

Blake and Mortimer

The series:

A mythical symbol of high-quality popular comic books, the series has unquestionably become a best-seller over the years. The author, E.P. Jacobs, loved grandiosity which is fully realized in the scientific inventions, including the famous Swordfish. Notable characters such as Septimus, Olrik and Miloch also contribute to the extraordinary gallery of characters. The fascination exerted by this series remains undiminished to this day. Thus, the new releasses have enjoye unprecedented success, starting with "The Francis Blake Affair" by Ted Benoît and Jean Van Hamme, followed by "The Voronow Plot" by André Juillard and Yves Sente, and "A Strage Appointment" by Van Hamme & Benoît. The adventure continues today with "The Gondwana Sanctuary" the 18th installment in this prestigious series. 

Cubitus

The series:

No one can resist the beneficial anti-stress remedies provided by this affectionante white furball, his 'master' Semaphore, a retired old sea wolf, Sénéchal, the neighboring cat who is the punching bad, and the snail, a faitfhful witness to their hilarious misadventures. Cubitus is the big, super-friendly dog that we would all love to have at home!

Largo Winch

The series:

At the age of twenty-six, Largo Winch inherits a ten-billion-dollar financial empire. A rebel, womanizer, fighter and nonconformist, he is known as 'the billionaire in blue jeans'. But can one keep their hands clean at the helm of such an empire? Amid women with deadly charms and deceitfully complicit bankers, amidst financial schemes and dubious dealings, Largo Winch fights back. Sometimes pushing the limits of legality. Discover the exclusive interview with Jean Van Hamme conducted by the France Télévisions team.

Michel Vaillant

The series:

Created in 1957 by Jean Graton, Michel Vaillant embodies an ideal, that of a sports car champgion who is both loyal, faithful, and courageous. As a member of the Vaillante racing team, founded by his parents, he is an exceptional driver who doen't hesitate to put himself in danger to help others, expose injustice, or unmask cheaters and criminals. Always up to date with the latest technological innovations and well-acquainted with the world of racing circuts and team, Jean Graton has successfully developed a popular series that has been and continues to be a benchmark for generations of boys passionate about motorsports. 

Thorgal

The series:

Caught in a storm at a sea, a Viking expediiton discovers a baby in a mysterious vessel. The child is camed Thorgal. A prodigy in archery, driven by freedom and justice, he will ceaselessly defend his own and aspire to a peaceful life. His story is that of a man whom the gods have decided to test, and who will unravel the mystery of his origins throughout his adevntures. Created by Jean Van Hamme (Lago Winch, XIII) and Grzegorz Rosinki (Western, The Great Power of the Chninkel) in 1977, the Thorgal saga is among the essential comic book series. Bleding elements of heroic fantasy, adventure, and science fiction, Thorgal is a unique and captivating family saga! 

Ducobu

The series:

The Student Ducobu is a likable and mischievous kid, but a notorious dunce. A "quality" that is anything but peaceful. One must be quite resourceful to avoid the humiliating dunce cap! Of course, there's his neighbor Léonie, who knows everything about everything. But this little rascal despises cheaters... Poor Ducobu is therefore forced to come up with the most incredible schemes to cheat. Brilliantly intelligent and bursting with imaginiation, Ducobu could choose to study a little... But that would be far too easy! Through irresistible gags, Godi and Zidrou have successfully created a touching series, a true ode to freedom and imagination. 

Kid paddle

The series:

Do you know how to catch a Blork? Make th most of a copy 2000? What happens to money once it's inserted into a money-gobber? Kid Paddle is here to answer all these important existential questions, at a time when video games, computers, and other CD-ROMs dominate the leisure activities of children... and adults.

Cédric

The series:

Being a little boy can be tough... Dealing with the teacher, the school psychologist, overly curious parents, rowdy friends, an obnoxious cousin, and a temperamental girlfriend, Cédric has a lot on his plate to preserve his peace and quiet. Luckily, Grandpa is always there, for mischievous pranks as well as moments of sadness. The new star among childre, Cédric is already a classic in family comics and captivates all generations with the same complicity. 

The Bluecoats

The series:

The big one if Cornelius Chesterfield, a zealous and discplined sergant in the Northern army of the United States. The small one is Blutch, a clever, grumpy, and disillusioned soldier who dream of desertion. Caught in the throes of the American Civil War, these two do their best to escape the troubles caused by stubborn leaders, absurd orders, and an undeniably contrary fate... Through stories full of laughter and action, Lambil and Cauvin offer us a scatching critique of the absurdities of war and obtuse militarism. 

Young Spirou

The series:

Before growing up to become the adventurer we know, Spirou was once a little boy. And it was never dull. Always on the lookout for a prank to play on the priest, Father Langélusse, or his gym teach, the dreary Mr. Mégot, little Spirou never stops his mischievousness, except to take an interest in the girl's showers, his friend Suzette, or his match teacher, the captivating Claudia Chiffre...

Léonard

The series:

Léonard is a genous. Or at least, that's what he believe! A hilarious caricature of the illustrious Leonardo da Vinci, well-known for his portraits of ladies with enigmatic smiles, he invents the most absurd machines and tests them on his faithful Disciple. The latter, who only aspire to a peaceful life, inevitably ends up covered in wounds and bruises. The character was created in 1975, so we are celebrating his 30th anniversary in 2005! It's true that with his long white beard, we tended to give him... um, sorry, dear genius, a bit more credit!

Achille Talon

The series:

His little hat, his big belly, and his cane are known to all: Achille Talon, the perfect archetype of the average Frenchman, has been gracing the pages of PILOTE since 1963. Greg, his creator, shapes a little world to his measure: a charming suburban house, an annoying neighbor (Lefuneste), a snobby fiancée (Virgule de Guillemetts), a beer-lovin father, and a kind mother who spoils him wih delicous meals. Achille has a heart  as big as that, a shockingly sharp brain (...), a deep self-esteem and an impressive ability to talk: his verbosity is emphasized to the fullest. Until 1976, Achille Talon is the hero of gags that fit in one or two panels, he divides him time between his house and the editorial office of the POLITE newspaper for which he is supposed to work as a 'hero'. Starting in 1977, Achille Talon's adventures change pace: long stories puncutated with numerous twists gradually replace the gag panels. It is also at this time that the short-lived Achille Talon magazine is launched. Greg excels at caricaturing famous comic book characters (Goscinny, Charlier, etc.). His style is round, efficient, and direct.  

Ric Hochet

The series:

Is there still a need to introduce Ric Hochet? One of the most famous journalist-detectives in the world of comics. From classic investigations stories and fantastical tales, in the face of dangerous traps set for him, the resilience and astuteness of the fiery columnist for "La Rafale" are never found wanting. 

XIII

The series:

A strong man with the appearance of a seasoned adventurer finds himself without a name, without a past, without memories, in an unknown place. His only clue to uncover his identity is a number, XIII, tattooed on him. His situation becomes even more uncomfortable as a band of killers is on his trail. Furthermore, he discovers that high-ranking civilian and military figures are taking an interest in him. This espionage tale is set in an unspecified modern country, but closely resembling the United States. The long poursuit continues from one album to another, and Jean Van Hamme gradually reveals information about the hero's past, which appears to be linked to the recent history of his country. 

Alone

The series:

There are five of them... but they are alone! Five children wake up one morning and realize that all the inhabitants of the town have mysteriously disappeared. What happened? Where are their parents and friends? They find themselves left to their own devices in an empty city and will have to learn to fend for themselves... ALONE.

Pico Bogue

The series:

A messy mop of red hair, tons of questions, and reflections that a philosopher would not deny. Between pondering the meaning of life and hearty laughter, Pico Bogue showcases his mischievous face in this all-ages series with lively and tender artowrk, revolving around the everyday life of the little boy and his family. 

Scorpion

The series:

A brand new series written and illustrated by the authors of "L'étoile du desert" (The Desert Star). A romantic hero full of humour, strenght, and character in the tradition of Cartouche and Fanfan la Tulipe. A flamboyant tale of swashbuckling adventure set in 18th century Italy, the libertine era of Casanova... Additional details from S. Desberg about the story arcs: The story of Scorpion has always been a single marrative for us. However, it is logical to consider that there are chapters. The first three albums form a coherent cycle centered around the Pope and his murder in Rome. The second cycle takes Scorpion to the Holy Land to find evidence that will prevent Trebaldi from taking the Pope's place. It consists of albums, 4, 5, and 6. The third cycle, from volume 7 to volume 10, reveals the origins of Scorpion and his connections to the Trebaldi family. Finally the current cycle, comprising albums 11 and 12, delves into the Trebaldi's legacy, a well-kept family secret since Etruscan antiquity which the Scorpion must uncover.

Tango

The series:

For Tango, the plan was simple: hide somewhere in South America, be discreet start a new, silent, and happy life. But one can never completely escap their past, especially when the cartel and old "colleagues" are searching for you.

Blacksad

The series:

Attention masterpiece! The story of a private detective seeking to avenge his murdered ex-fiancée echoes that of the great masters of the darkest crime fiction. This classic tragedy, transformed by sublime artwork and astonishing skill, makes this crime story one of the biggest surprises of the year. 

Poison Ivy

The series;

In this trilogy, Yann and Berthet tell us the exploits of Poison Ivy: a girl from the Bayou who become a female fatale, and truly deadly, through her kisses... At the dawn of World War II, Roosevelt creates the Women On War: secret agents with... special powers. Poison Ivy jins a cannibal, a blind sniper and others to aid the Allies from China to Bir-Hakeim. It's a tribute to these women of the shadows who didn't hesitate to devour Japapnese soldiers and kiss spies to save the free world!

Aldebaran

The series:

For the Earth colonists occupying the planet Aldebaran, eveything seems planned. But gradually, unsual events starts to occur. Cut off from news from Earth, Aldebaran is isolated. Deprived of any contact, the inhabittants of Aldebaran must face several unsettling uheavals with worryging consequences. The main danger appears to come from the ocean, where monstrous and hostile creatures emerge. But who truly has an explanation for this terrifying and uncontrollable evolution? Marc and Kim, two teenagers who survived the annihilation of their village, journet to the capital, Anatolia, in search of answers. It's a captivating series followed by two other cycles: Betelgeuse and Antares.