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This special issue introduces a character who is both new and yet has been part of the Hexagon Universe since 1963: Captain Ukraine! Nadiya Karine, the modern-day version of this hero, introduced alongside the French Guardian of the Republic in her very first appearance here (in a story by J.-M. Lofficier & Constanzo), is none other than the descendant of Ivan Karine, a Ukrainian Captain from the 17th century, created by Vincenzo Chiomenti, whose exploits were first published in 1963. The Karine family belongs to the Zaporozhian Cossacks, who were the progenitors of the Ukrainian nation. The first story of this classic series is reprinted here, along with a foreword providing details on this historical, yet still topical, character. This issue features the Captain Ukraines of the 17th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, united in a common effort to defeat injustice and tyranny. During these tragic hours, Hexagon Comics stands with Ukraine, uniting past and present by releasing this very special issue, the profits of which will be donated to the Ukrainian Red Cross.

Phenix is the secret identity of Chicago socialite Patricia Hope. As the masked, leather-clad, bike-riding superheroine, she fights drug dealers, international terrorists and other kinds of urban menaces. Phenix is a superhero series created by legendary artist Luciano Bernasconi in 1978 for Editions Lug in France. She previously crossed over with Witchblade in Blood Oath published by Top Cow in August 2004.

JAYDEE, a teenage, alien metamorph, abandoned on Earth as a baby, who may well be the deadliest killing machine in the known universe... FUTURA, a mysterious woman from a parallel dimension with strange abilities... XANI-RHU, former agent of a Galactic Federation of telepaths... THE BRONZE GLADIATOR, exiled prince of the powerful planet Arena, gifted with awesome powers... These characters, all "strangers" to Earth, have been brought together by TANKA, a former jungle lord recruited by entities from our planet''s farthest future and now empowered to protect our world from extra-terrestrial menaces. In this sixth volume of Strangers, the mission of our heroes is to travel to the deadly prison planet of Vo''tun to rescue their fellow Stranger Jaleb and crush the evil Overbrain and his schemes of galactic conquest.... Guest-starring: the STAR KNIGHT! This incredible journey to the furthest reaches of space is beaitifully drawn by Christophe Ouvrard.

Vampires and Zombies! A double-threat monster feast in these twin tales of terror from the Hexagon library!

When STARLOCK was still a cosmic Guardian working for the Towers, he once had to fight the invincible SCILIX and his demonic hordes from Cepheus. However, he did not meet that challenge alone. He was assisted by the ORIGINAL HOMICRON from Planet Alpha, and the mighty BRONZE GLADIATOR from Arena, whose planet was threatened by the unstoppable forces of Scilix... Also included in this issue, in color for the first time ever, the SECRET ORIGINS of STARLOCK guest-starring STARCYB, HOMICRON and C.L.A.S.H . Two cosmic sagas illustrated by Spain''s Mariano De La Torre.

Meet Starpuck, the courageous canine member of the Galactic Guardians of the Towers, the same cosmic corps to which belong Starlock and Starcyb of Strangers fame. Learn of the secret origins of this dogged defender when he was only Inspector Pucktoon of the D.O.O.G. Patrol on the far off planet Bone Zone... See Starpuck team up with Jaleb the Telepath to defeat a monstrous space vampire, and with Marianne, the Guardian of the Republic''s sidekick, to challenge the dastardly menace of Dr. Morbyde! Three barking mad adventures of the pluckiest pooch of the galaxy illutrated by Gabriel Mayorga and Eduardo Garcia. COVER BY STAN SAKAI

This book covers the entire history of French genre cinema from its early days to 2022. WHAT THE CRITICS SAID: JOHN CLUTE (Encyclopedia of Fantasy, Science Fiction Encyclopedia) "I just now (finally) gotten my copy of French Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Pulp Fiction and am immediately finding it enthralling." LOCUS "The most enlightening reference book of the year..." INTERZONE " It is a wonderful window into a world lost to us ignorant monolinguists. The book is well illustrated... It''s certainly a book I shall refer to on many occasions. I think the Lofficiers have done a remarkable and laudable job." STARLOG "There is simply, no book like this one. Highly recommended." VIDEO WATCHDOG "...the instant I saw it, I knew that it was going to fill a major void in my library. I''ve just spent the last hour perusing it with admiration... It''s not really a critical book, but rather an awe-inspiring survey of the history of French fantastique in all its forms... I''ve been saying for years, even though the French were responsible for starting it all, that there really has been no French tradition of the fantastic, but the completeness of this book is going to make me eat my words." FOUNDATION "...A truly epic enterprise... The information it contains abundantly justifies its inclusion on every reference shelf dedicated to imaginative fiction... A powerful instrument of understanding, which will hopefully become an invaluable guide to future research." UTOPIAN STUDIES "I can say, honestly, that I stand in awe of the labor and erudition that went into this book. It is in the same league as the Clute/Nicholls Encyclopedia, and all the more astonishing in the fact that it is the work of two people, not of multiple hands. It is an invaluable tool for any future research in this fascinating area of French culture... I salute the energy, intelligence and effort that went into producing this work, and can only wish more scholars would follow this example." SCIENCE FICTION STUDIES "The publication of this massive ''guide'' must, by any standard, be viewed as a significant event: it is the first heroic attempt to provide, in English, a comprehensive overview of the history of Francophone speculative fiction... CLASSIC IMAGES "French Science Fiction [...] is quite unique and quite incredible in its size... The authors apparently received the Inkpot Award for Outstanding Achievements in Comic Arts. I have no idea what this award is, but based on this present offering, it was well deserved." COLLEGE & RESEARCH LIBRARIES NEWS "... fills in a long-neglected bibliographic gap in the study of French-language science fiction and fantasy literature, a genre with venerable roots and innumerable branches. The authors have covered all the bases in enormous detail." A.R.B.A. "...A wealth of information... It is to the authors'' credit that they have made this material more accessible to an English-speaking public. French Science Fiction... will find its place... in the library of enthusiasts who have had a long love affair with science fiction and the fantastique, to whom it is heartily recommended." QUADRANT "This huge and comprehensive book is an extraordinary achievement that deserves to be well known... It is the ultimate sourcebook for anyone wishing to extend their knowledge, deepen it or be introduced -- the authors do not assume prior knowledge, but write their chapters in an interesting and intelligent way. FILM REVIEW "A stupendous achievement..."

Discover 45 classic characters of French comics, from the 1925 Zig & Puce which influenced Tintin to the 1980 superheroine Phenix, including Barbarella, the Frankenstein Monster, the fearsome Wampus, Zembla and Durga Rani, King and Queen of the Jungle, Arabelle the Last Mermaid, superheroes Fantax, Fulguros, Satanax and Salvator, the adventures of the starships Space Girl and Hope which went where no Frenchman had gone before, swordsmen Kabur of Ultima Thule and Prince Kaza of Mars, sexy Jodelle and Felina, the Time Brigade, cult favorites such as Philippe Druillets Lone Sloane and Georges Pichards Submerman, and even a French-produced Super Boy.Shadowmen 2 is an indispensable companion to Shadowmen, and of special interest to science fiction, pulp literature, and comic book fans. The book includes bibliographies and story synopses, biographies of the authors, an index, and over 330 black & white illustrations.

Brought together by the eccentric scientist ARCHIE BOLT, a new team of heroes assembles, composed of IVAN WOLONSKY, teenage psychic, the sub-aquatic champion MARINO, motorcycle master MOTOMAN, energy construct creator QUBE, super-genius SUPERBILL and, from the depths of cyberspace itself, the amazing FL@MBO!

The Hexagon Group was born either in 2002, when they made their first retroactive appearance in Strangers #1, or in the 1960s, depending upon how one looks at it. Like The Justice Society of America and The Avengers, the group gathered together a single team of different heroes published by Editions Lug in their own series between 1964 and 1974. There is Jeff Sullivan, a.k.a. the Man of Brass, descended from a long line of heroes; the powerful Dark Flyer; the beautiful Black Lys from France; joined here by a bevy of new members, such as astronaut Max Tornado; the African sorcerer Mozam; Gun Gallon, exiled from an extra-dimensional realm; the Lakota warrior Rakar; and Plasma, Jeff''s own daughter. In the four stories collected in this volume, Hexagon faces the Heptagon group, an evil cabal comprised of its deadliest enemies; fight sJeff''s evil brother; teams up with the French Guardian of the Republic; and is almost defeated by the evil Necromancer. Art by Juan Roncagliolo Berger and Eduardo Garcia.

Strange Xmas toys appearing out of nowhere by the millions are so extraordinary that they are forcing mankind into a state of dependence, while the universe is slowly grinding down. Finding who sent them, and why, is the job of New York journalist Sydney Gordon, his wife Margaret, and their friends Professor Archibald and Gloria Brent. That journey will take them to the strange and amazing world of the Borloks, alien toys which hide a secret older than time itself... At the start of the 21st century, when humanity has instant access to all forms of leisure in all its virtual worlds, our idealized, abstract and yet screamingly real creations may want to take our place. What a challenge for Sydney Gordon and his son Bud! Could the Borloks have returned to spread chaos on Earth, and who is hiding behind their old enemies? Richard Bessière (1923-2011) was one of the greatest authors of the silver age of French science fiction. One of his most endearing creations was journalist Sydney Gordon, whose tongue in cheek adventures blended the most outrageous sci-fi concepts with hilarious comedy. This book reprints the iconic 1968 novel by Bessière, with a sequel penned in 2012 by the team of J.-M. Lofficier & J.-M. Archaimbault.