MÉZIÈRES (Jean-Claude) & CHRISTIN (Pierre), VALÉRIAN, sp - Lot 280

MÉZIÈRES (Jean-Claude) & CHRISTIN (Pierre), VALÉRIAN, spatio-temporal agent. In uncertain times Publisher: Dargaud Year: 2001 Collection: Valérian Format: large-format hardback album Printing : Printed in France by PPO Graphic, Pantin ISBN : 2-205-05186-5 In Par des temps incertains, Valérian and Laureline find themselves confronted with a series of seemingly unrelated events, scattered across the cosmos. Little by little, these intrigues converge on the same question: the disappearance of the Earth of the future, of Galaxity and of the space-time service. Christin develops a sharp political and economic critique, blending science fiction, satire of contemporary capitalism and reflections on power and responsibility. Mézières delivers a full, atmospheric drawing, reinforcing the album's darker, more adult tone. An important late episode in the series, much appreciated for its narrative density. A good copy. Please note: there is a visible trace of dampness at the end of the album (see photo), but no major damage to legibility, nor are the pages stuck together.