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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Victorian England. In Yorkshire, several men and horses working on a railway line have been killed-slaughtered, really. The police suspect some kind of wild beast. The government calls upon controversial naturalist Charles Darwin to help with the investigation. A reasonable move, but one that is dictated rather by the least known part of his work: research on what other people would qualify as legendary creatures. It won't be long before the scientist discovers that he may be right about them after all -. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Caleb and Mezoke are on Earth for celebrations marking the end of the Human-Sandjarr wars, running security for the ceremonies. When an incident occurs between Malaysian fishermen and a nomadic alien species called the Rapakhun, they are brought in to investigate and to lead negotiations. But tensions are high, and something is killing the fish in the mangrove swamp. The two agents will have to contend with the humans' lingering mistrust towards aliens in their efforts to solve the mystery. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Pellé, Serge (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Caleb (a human) and Mezoke (a Sandjarr) are paired up and trained as special agents to keep the intergalactic peace. This is a controversial and historic alliance given their races' longstanding enmity, and a lot of people are watching them. Their first mission is to keep war from breaking out between humans and Javlodes on the planet Senestam. Caleb acts as a mediator between the warring factions while dealing with an attack by Stilvulls (highly destructive insects) - and he also has to contend with his feelings for charming doctor Kim Vandersel. Mezoke is on the planet Upssal, trying to appease the Javlodes. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Pellé, Serge (ilustrador).…

paperback. Condición: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Mézières, Jean-Claude (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In Baghdad, the Caliph's Grand Vizier Iznogoud has one aim in life: to become Caliph instead of the Caliph. The benign ruler, Haroun al Plassid is blind to his vizier's scheming to get rid of him and generally had rather take a nap. Iznogoud is faithfully seconded by Wa'at Alahf in trying to put his fiendish designs into action. Never one to give up, Iznogoud buys himself a supercomputer to help him become Caliph instead of the Caliph. In Baghdad, the Caliph's Grand Vizier Iznogoud has one aim in life: to become Caliph instead of the Caliph. The benign ruler, Haroun al Plassid, is blind to his vizier's scheming to get rid of him and generally would rather take a nap. Iznogoud is faithfully seconded by Wa'at Alahf in trying to put his fiendish designs into action. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Tabary (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Still travelling with Kris of Valnor, Thorgal runs afoul of a local tribe. When a mysterious old woman offers him a chance to escape the hostile villagers, he accepts. But there's more to the bargain: she says that if he can make his way into the Invisible Fortress, he'll be able to erase his name from the Stone of the Gods, cancelling his destiny - and finally have a chance at a normal life. To be a normal man at last, Thorgal will have to storm no less than the Invisible Fortress. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Rosinski, Grzegorz (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Simon-Largo's friend-has been cast as the lead in a new TV series, Golden Gate. It's produced in part by one of Group W's subsidiaries. When the investigator sent by Dwight Cochrane to examine irregularities in the funding of the series disappears, Largo takes matters into his own hands and heads to the city by the Bay. But what will he find? An innocuous example of bad television? A case of tax evasion? Or worse? Simon-Largo's friend-has been cast as the lead in a new TV series, Golden Gate.A" It's produced in part by one of Group W's subsidiaries. When the investigator sent by Dwight Cochrane to examine irregularities in the funding of the series disappears, Largo takes matters into his own hands and heads to the city by the Bay. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Francq, Phillippe (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Accused of murder and hated by an entire nation, Largo is hiding in Canada and feeling very much alone. But his friendships are stronger than his circumstances, and soon he's able to counterattack against the various factions that are trying to bring him down. Greedy lawyers, crooked CEOs, murderous accountants, all pitted against the orphan turned billionaire In the end, only the smartest and strongest will prevail-for such is the Law of the Dollar. Accused of murder and hated by an entire nation, Largo is hiding in Canada and feeling very much alone. But his friendships are stronger than his circumstances, and soon he's able to counterattack against the various factions that are trying to bring him down. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Francq, Philippe (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Largo Winch has been hoodwinked, framed and sent to jail. His enemies are celebrating their victory after taking control of his TV station. His friends are either in prison or in mortal danger But Largo wasn't born a billionaire. He knows how to fight dirty, and now he's going to have to strike back at the circle of crooks, pimps and murderers who came after him-before they kill all potential witnesses, including his own employee, Sarah Washington. Largo Winch has been hoodwinked, framed and sent to jail. His enemies are celebrating their victory after taking control of his TV station. His friends are either in prison or in mortal danger - But Largo wasn't born a billionaire. He knows how to fight dirty. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Francq, Philippe (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Two of Largo's employees have been killed in his headquarters in New York. His friend Charity has been kidnapped in the middle of the Piazza San Marco. His only lead is a mysterious message: Beware of the Doge As the bodies start piling up, Largo-aided by the beautiful Domenica-turns the Serenissima upside down to find the young woman and unravel the truth before it is too late. Balls, duels, boat chases, revenge Ah, Venice! Two of Largo's employees have been killed in his headquarters in New York. His friend Charity has been kidnapped in the middle of the Piazza San Marco. His only lead is a mysterious message: Beware of the Doge - As the bodies start piling up, Largo - aided by the beautiful Domenica - turns the Serenissima upside down to find the young woman. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Next in the hugely popular series, it is time for the Scorpion to find out what sin his mother has committed. The lights of Rome have dimmed. When the Scorpion and his friends get back to the Holy See, it is a place of fear and death they find, a city cowering under Trebaldi's boot. Their only chance to destroy the Pope's power is to heed Rochnan's last words and look into the past of the Scorpion's mother. Dodging warrior-monks and Inquisitors, they begin to unravel a story that could yield some answers too horrible to contemplate. Time for the Scorpion to find out what sin his mother really committed Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Marini, Enrico (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Antares mission is underway. Kim, her daughter and her companions are on board the interstellar ship that carries the would-be colonists. Conditions are far from ideal, though. The fanaticism and bigotry of a large number of the passengers, all members of the project leader's sect, are putting everyone on edge. As well, there are rumours of substandard equipment for the expedition. By the time they reach Antares, Kim and her friends are already disillusioned and the worst is yet to come. The Antares mission is underway. Kim, her daughter and her companions are on board the interstellar ship that carries the would-be colonists. Conditions are far from ideal, though. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Thorgal has been gone for three years. Now, the last raiding expedition organised by the men of his village is late in returning. When a single survivor stumbles in to announce that their drakkar was boarded by the dreaded Shaigan, he also reveals that Shaigan is actually.Thorgal! Outraged, the grieving, vengeful Viking women banish Aaricia and her children and brand her an exile. All that's left for them is to try to find Thorgal again. Thorgal left his family to spare them, but their lives can still be turned upside down. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Rosinski, Grzegorz (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Thorgal is back in his old village with his family, but once again his destiny catches up with him when Volsung of Nichor, sent by the snake Nidhogg, steals the belt of the Guardian of the Keys, which grants invulnerability. Nidhogg wants to destroy the Guardian and spread chaos throughout the universe, while Volsung just wants to become king of the world - but they both want Thorgal dead. And Volsung has taken on Thorgal's appearance. Thorgal meets again with old friends and old enemies when he must save the Guardian of the Keys-and with her, all of creation! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Rosinski, Grzegorz (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Three years ago, Thorgal lost his memory. Kriss of Valnor convinced him that he was her husband Shaigan, a merciless pirate, and they have been terrorising everyone - even the Vikings - ever since. Aaricia and Wolf Cub, exiled when Thorgal was recognised by one of the men from the northern village, have been captured and brought to Shaigan's lair. In the end, it's up to young Jolan to rescue his family with the help of a very special traveller from the future! Jolan must save his whole family, with a little help from. himself! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Rosinski, Grzegorz (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A man shoots himself in front of Largo, live on TV. He was a guest on a financial talk show who had lost his company because of a Group W decision. Shocked by the knowledge that he is indirectly responsible, Winch becomes an object of hatred for the nation, and his two best friends abandon him. When suspicions arise that shady dealings led to unnecessary restructurings, he launches an investigation to identify the real culprits. A man shoots himself in front of Largo, live on TV. He was a guest on a financial talk show who had lost his company because of a Group W decision. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Francq, Philippe (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Betrayed by the beautiful Ansea Latal, the Scorpion has been captured by the Turks - but he cannot afford to tarry: Rochnan and his monks are close on his tail, Ansea is on her way to Cappadocia to find the true cross of Saint Peter and, back in Rome, Trebaldi is preparing his reign of terror. As a prisoner or a fugitive, alone or in the company of people who have sworn his death, the Scorpion must reach Karabas before the agents of the Nine Families and discover the truth hidden deep inside the Holy Valley. Betrayed by the beautiful Ansea Latal, the Scorpion has been captured by the Turks. But he cannot afford to tarry: Rochnan and his monks are close on his tail, Ansea is on her way to Cappadocia to find the true cross of Saint Peter, and, back in Rome, Trebaldi is preparing his reign of terror. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Marini, Enrico (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A wandering Thorgal is captured and enslaved by Orgoff, a cruel man who appointed himself the local lord after defeating the old one. Orgoff wields the dreadful power of the Sun Sword, which the peasants say makes him invulnerable. Thorgal, of course, is not convinced. Escaping, he encounters the last of the rebels against the new order - and an old enemy. Together they will have to defeat Orgoff and his allies and recover the Sun Sword. How do you defeat a man who wields the power of the sun itself? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Rosinski, Grzegorz (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Jacques is dead, burned at the stake for sorcery by terrified villagers. The truth, however, is that Jacques never existed, and was merely the reincarnation of all-powerful Icelandic sorcerer Grimu. His soul, freed at the moment of his second death, has possessed the local magistrate, and his thirst for vengeance makes him commit terrible deeds. The island's authorities are after him, though, and far worse than that: God himself has turned his eye towards the man who defies him . The final chapter of a magical epic on fate and redemption. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Although he wants to take his Cub Scouts to Wales, Heron Melomane (a.k.a. Colonel Clifton) is forced to take them to Devonshire. The reason for this change of plan: a note in his letterbox stating that the Second World War isn't finished yet and signed AKC 666! Decrypted by his faithful housekeeper, Miss Partridge, the message sets up a mysterious meeting This information piques the interest of the British Secret Service, and it's of course Clifton who is chosen to sort out this mess. But Clifton is unaware that MI5 sent a new agent to protect him. Just in case Although he wants to take his Cub Scouts to Wales, Heron Melomane (a.k.a. Colonel Clifton) is forced to take them to Devonshire. The reason for this change of plan: a note in his mailbox stating that the Second World War isn't finished yet and signed AKC 666! Decrypted by his faithful housekeeper, Miss Partridge, the message sets up a mysterious meeting. This information piques the interest of the British Secret Service, and of course it's Clifton who is chosen to sort out this mess. But Clifton is unaware that MI5 has sent a new agent to protect him. Just in case. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Rodrigue, Michael (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Haroun al Plassid is ruler of Baghdad, but his Grand Vizier Iznogoud is not happy with this state of affairs. Always on the lookout for ways to become Caliph instead of the Caliph, he commissions a one-way flying carpet as a gift to his liege. But the hired help is as inept as usual, and the most inconvenienced of all will be the inhabitants of Beijing! Welcome to Baghdad the Magnificent, its flying carpets, its scheming vizier, its puns. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Tabary (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Iznogoud is Grand Vizier to Haroun al Plassid, ruler of Baghdad. And he has only one dream: becoming Caliph instead of the Caliph. With the lazy assistance of his faithful servant Wa'at Alahf, he tries his worst again and againto no avail. But the usually oblivious Caliph has finally caught a hint of Iznogoud's evil reputation among the people. To help the one he believes to be his friend, he sets off on a quest to find the legendary vegetable that brings out a man's kinder nature: the carrot! Iznogoud is Grand Vizier to Haroun al Plassid, ruler of Baghdad. And he has only one dream: becoming Caliph instead of the Caliph. With the lazy assistance of his faithful servant Wa'at Alahf, he tries his worst again and again-to no avail. But the usually oblivious Caliph has finally caught a hint of Iznogoud's evil reputation among the people. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Tabary, Jean (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Sordid crime or a settling of scores? The British Secret Service has just learned that North Korean authorities wonder about the murder-with no apparent motive-of a British citizen who was passing through their capital. The news is all the more embarrassing because the victim is none other than Sir Harold Wilberforce Clifton, one of Her Majesty's most famous agents! The colonel had been given a mission to bring back to Great Britain the nephew of a highly placed personality, the young man having been indoctrinated by the followers of a sect named "the Black Moon." Sordid crime or a settling of scores? The British Secret Service has just learned that North Korean authorities wonder about the murder—with no apparent motive—of a British citizen who was passing through their capital. The news is all the more embarrassing because the victim is none other than Sir Harold Wilberforce Clifton, one of Her Majesty's most famous agents! The colonel had been given a mission to bring back to Great Britain the nephew of a highly placed personality, the young man having been indoctrinated by the followers of a sect named 'the Black Moon.' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Wishing upon a star never really works-unless maybe you actually go there? Or even better: You send the person you hate the most on a one-way trip. Like, for example, a caliph you'd like to replace - Will outer space be the answer to Iznogoud's eternal problem? Or should he try through education, or the arts? Maybe his dreams hold the key to his success? Many questions, but only one certainty: When it inevitably goes wrong for the evil grand vizier, it's the reader who will be the one laughing! Wishing upon a star never really works-unless maybe you actually go there? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Tabary (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Part of a series which tells the tribulations of a young fisherman, Papyrus, and the princess Theti-Cheri, daughter of the Pharaoh Merenptha, in a very precise reconstruction of old Egypt: the XIXth dynasty. Mischievous Papyrus saves the princess, becoming her friend and protector. They plan a journey to Abou-Simbel, the princess and Papyrus face two bands of plunderers, who are after the treasure of the temple of Ramses! Part of a series which tells the tribulations of a young fisherman, Papyrus, and the princess Theti-Cheri, daughter of the Pharaoh Merenptha, in a very precise reconstruction of old Egypt: the XIXth dynasty. Mischievous Papyrus saves the princess, becoming her friend and protector. They plan a journey to Abou-Simbel, the princess and Papyrus face two bands of plunderers, who are after the treasure of the temple of Ramses! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. While trying to save a bear cub from drowning, Yakari falls into the river and hits his head on a rock. By the time he washes ashore and is found by a distraught bear mother, he has forgotten who he is. The she-bear is convinced that he is her son, turned into a human by the Bear Spirit, and begins to train him for his new life. Can Yakari's friends find him before he disappears into his new world for good? Being a hero isn't easy - and sometimes it can even cost you your memories. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Derib (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Grand Duke Leonid of Russia is in Washington to sign a commercial treaty on behalf of the Tsar. But this larger-than-life aristocrat has read too much Fennimore Cooper and wants to visit the West. The US government is forced to agree to his whim-but wisely chooses Lucky Luke to escort him to the cattle capital of the West: Abilene. A good thing, too, because the Russian Grand Duke encounters real American desperadoes on his visit! A Russian nobleman is playing tourist in Kansas-and it's up to Lucky Luke to look after his safety. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Morris (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Poor Largo is beside himself with worry. The lovely Saidee, with whom he's fallen madly in love, has vanished. In fact, she's being held prisoner by a CIA agent who'd forced her to infiltrate a fundamentalist network hell-bent on blowing Winch up but which is actually being manipulated by a Russian businessman. Phew. Nothing is ever simple with Largo! How is he supposed to save his love, keep his group going while also staying alive, if at all possible? The16th adventure of the reluctant tycoon! Largo Winch is a rare breedof man: a multi-billionaire who distrusts money. Being rich does haveadvantages, but it also brings headaches, troubles, conspiracies, murderattempts and other despicable behaviour in competitors and underlings. Largo has to stay on topof it all. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. When a rogue planet threatens a new Human colony, Valerian and Laureline are sent to investigate and discover a barren, rocky surface - and a whole world beneath it! The people who live inside Zahir have never seen the stars. Divided along gender lines, torn by a senseless and bloody war, they are unaware that their planet is hurtling towards disaster. To stop it, the two agents of Galaxity will have to infiltrate both sides and force a reconciliation. When a rogue planet threatens a new Human colony, Valerian and Laureline are sent to investigate and discover a barren, rocky surface - Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Mezieres, Jean-Claude (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. An abandoned airfield in 1993: Two women exchange a 50-year-old letter. The year 1943: The crew of the Lancaster S-Snowwhite is dropping bombs on Germany. Seven men, so young and yet so old before their time. Seven dwarves for old Snow White, and their story of the war. The terror of night missions, the flak, the enemy fighters, the mid-air collisions. Death that strikes anywhere, any time, and the love you seek and latch on to desperately to feel alive while you can. During World War II, the crews of British Lancaster bombers had the highest loss rate of all Allied units. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…