Z Is for Zorglub (Franquin)(Paperback)

Z Is for Zorglub (Franquin)(Paperback)

A hairdryer sent by an unknown party temporarily turns Fantasio into a docile automaton. Coming to his senses in a moving, but driver-less, car, he hears the voice of his abductor, who introduces himself as Zorglub. When an accident allows Fantasio to escape, the mysterious kidnapper tries again

Shadow of the Z (Franquin)(Paperback)

Arriving back at Champignac after their resounding victory over Zorglub and his Zorglmen - poor souls enslaved by a terrible will-negating wave - Spirou, Fantasio and the count discover the entire village paralysed Another potential use of the zorglwave, and a sign that Zorglub's remorse and his

Marsupilami: Fordlandia (Franquin)(Paperback)

In Palombia, the president is throwing a lavish completion ceremony for a colossal project: a dam across the mighty river Huaytoonarro. An event that couldn't leave the Marsupilami more indifferent, for he has other piranhas to fry: Mrs Marsupilami has disappeared. Our friend's nose tells him that

Black Mars (Franquin)(Paperback)

Off the coast of Palombia, a freighter is at anchor, immobilised by mysterious engine trouble. It is transporting the Zabaglione Circus and its main attraction: a black Marsupilami When the animal escapes thanks to a kind clown, he finds himself in the middle of a jungle he has never known. And as

The Goof Is Out There (Franquin)(Paperback)

Realism vs fantasy, order vs chaos - the accountant versus Mr

Mother Land (Franqui Leah)(Paperback)

America for Beginners (Franqui Leah)(Paperback / softback)

Sometimes you have to go a long way to find what you're looking for. And sometimes a little beginner's luck is all you

Bamboo Baby Blues (Franquin)(Paperback)

A plane carrying two Chinese government envoys goes down in the Palombian jungle. A crate is parachuted out just before the crash. It contains a baby panda, official gift of China to a neighbouring country. The young survivor is found and taken in by the Marsupilami's family, but they soon face a

Gomer Goof: A Giant Among Goofs (Franquin)(Paperback)

There's no denying Gomer's genius. Mechanics, botany, chemistry, zoology, musicology ... His brain is capable of sudden brilliance in everything at which he tries his hand. The problem is that, brilliant or not, his inventions are never quite right for either the time, or the place. Which leads to

Mind the Goof (Franquin)(Paperback)

Welcome to the offices of Spirou Magazine. Everyone here is hard at work to keep the magazine ticking, from reporters to secretaries, including editor Fantasio and even, occasionally, Spirou himself. Everyone? Well, not quite... There's that office boy, Gomer. No one's entirely sure what his job

The Wrong Head (Franquin)(Paperback)

A meaningless little spat is keeping Spirou and Fantasio apart that day, when the young bellboy sees his friend in the company of a mysterious neighbor. Shortly afterward, a jewelry shop is robbed, and the owner identifies Fantasio, who has come to cover the event for his newspaper, as his

The Marsupilami's Tail (Franquin)(Paperback)

Deep inside the Palombian jungle, a rickety old boat sails up a sluggish river. On board is one of the world's most famous hunters, and he's vowed to be the first to capture a Marsupilami. But that's no easy prey. The long-tailed creature is smart - much smarter than any human believes. And an

The Rhinoceros' Horn (Franquin Andr)(Paperback)

A trip to Africa turns into an unusual kind of safari for our reporter friends. Spirou and Fantasio, during a daring night investigation, encounter a wounded man who is running from mysterious men. He claims they bombed an automobile factory to steal the plans of a highly advanced prototype, and

Gomer, Gofer, Loafer (Franquin)(Paperback)

The disasters Gomer keeps causing at the Spirou office (and in town, and out of town, and for the Army ...) sometimes drive his neighbours and co-workers to regrettable excesses. They shout at him, lock him up, occasionally try to strangle him a bit ... Yet he rarely even resents it. Watch out,

Gone with the Goof (Franquin)(Paperback)

Music soothes the wild beast... and brings down

Goofball Season (Franquin)(Paperback)

Summer or winter, at work or on holiday - goofs are always in season with

Baby Prinz (Franquin)(Paperback)

In the rain forest of South America lives a legendary creature: friendly, playful, intelligent... and with a simply extraordinary

Die Laughing (Franquin Andre)(Pevná vazba)

Die Laughing, which is executed in stark black and white, takes aim at everyone and everything in its scathing critique of modern life, but is particularly ruthless toward animal abusers, the military industrial complex, and death penalty enthusiasts. Franquin's loose but meticulous line work

The Marsupilami Thieves (Franquin Andr)(Paperback)

The Marsupilami, a mysterious animal that Spirou and Fantasio discovered in the jungle of Palombia, now resides in their local zoo. When he seems to drop dead suddenly, the reporters storm into the park demanding explanations. Much to everyone's surprise, though, the body has been stolen The two

The Marsupilami's Nest (Franquin)(Paperback)

Spirou and Fantasio are famous - among other things, as the official discoverers of that legendary creature, the Marsupilami, one of which often accompanies them on their adventures. So when one of their conferences is cancelled in favour of a documentary film from an unknown author, they are

Thanks for Thanksgiving (Markes Julie)(Paperback)

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks This book is a great introduction for younger readers.Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks--the question is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But

The Dictator and the Mushroom (Franquin Andr)(Paperback)

Spirou and Fantasio flight against a military dictatorship After the Marsupilami causes a series of disasters, Spirou and Fantasio finally resolve to bring the strange animal back to its birth place, Palombia. Unfortunately, it's a nation in turmoil they find upon their arrival. The military is

The Pollen of Monte Urticando (Franquin)(Paperback)

Deep inside the Palombian jungle lays Monte Urticando, and ancient, nigh inaccessible volcano where millennia old cactuses grow. Every 15 years they flower, and the pollen temporarily drives away most of the dangerous predators. For the Marsupilamis, though, it's also the signal for a strange and

Triathlon Training for Dummies (Pitney Deirdre)(Paperback)

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. TriathlonTraining For Dummies is packed with insider tips and provenmethods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into thebest possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivationyou need to stick to your program, eat better to