Valérian is one of Europe’s most widely admired and respected graphic novel series, following the exploits of a couple of time-traveling, hyperspace-hopping crimefighters. It gained popularity largely due to its intelligence and subtle whimsy, rare then—as now—for the science fiction genre. Its emphasis on the humanity of the characters over the standard sci-fi flash and bombast has helped keep it alive and fresh over five decades. The 21 books were published in France from 1
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