MÉZIÈRES (Jean-Claude) & CHRISTIN (Pierre), VALÉRIAN, ag - Lot 285

MÉZIÈRES (Jean-Claude) & CHRISTIN (Pierre), VALÉRIAN, agent spatio-temporel. The City of Moving Waters First edition 1970 with original drawing and dedication Publisher: Dargaud Year: 1970 Legal deposit: 2nd quarter 1970 Printing : France Format : Large format hardback album Mention : Original edition La Cité des Eaux Mouvantes is the first published album in the Valérian series, the cornerstone of one of the greatest sagas in science-fiction comics. Right from the start, Christin sets out the major themes of the series: ecology, urban dystopia, social criticism and political anticipation, while Mézières immediately establishes an innovative graphic universe that will have a lasting influence on European SF (and beyond). An exceptional copy, with an original full-page drawing by Jean-Claude Mézières, accompanied by a personal dedication. The drawing depicts Valérian in his space suit, executed in felt pen with highlights, typical of the author's confident, instantly recognizable style. A good original copy.