Chaos

Lone Sloane #8

by Philippe Druillet

Watch it’s the big comeback of Lone Sloane. And, at the same time, that of its creator, a certain Philippe Druillet. Druillet, throughout his albums, upset the storytelling method of comics. He freed himself from the too narrow frame of the box and the board to compose authentic paintings with disheveled lyricism. The character Sloane, first appeared in 1966, and became famous in 1970 in the pages of the weekly Pilot with The Six Voyages of Lone Sloane. Druillet, the visionary and enthusiastic author, exploded the usual frameworks of the comic strip, giving free rein to its graphic and narrative excess. Before leaving the comics in 1986, exhausted, to better explore other territories. In Chaos, Lone Sloane meets Shaan, his old enemy. The story portrays the eternal conflict between good and evil, in an allegorical narrative carried by a Baroque text. If the staging of the images has been somewhat lessened compared to previous albums, it still retains the mark of that of an inventor of forms who has always striven to push the limits of his art. Hardcover collector's edition.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Bande Dessinée, Art, Fantasy

62 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

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Reviews

[Alina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was problem not the best one to start with since it’s the 8th in the series. However, I really liked the premise of this one (at least according to what I understood of the plot). The art is also quite impressive. I will start the series from the beginning so that I can better understand the world. It is famously weird and confusing.

[Luke Stevens · Rating 3 out of 5]

And now I must buy volume 9 before I may read it....

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another impressive and gorgeous piece of art. Our masculine ubermench hero Lone Sloane is awoken from his death hibernation by a skilled female prowler. Together, they defeat the henchmen, face the evil emporor of the galaxy, and engage in all matter of pulp and bright. The art, as always, is over the top, psychadelic baroque, and it's the most amazing thing since sliced bread!

[LuckyVV · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pas le meilleur album des aventures de Lone Sloane, mais une très belle fin (ou renouveau) pour ce héros emblématique. Les illustrations de Druillet sont toujours aussi belles et détaillées, c'est un vrai plaisir d'observer ses décors et mondes tout droit sortis de son imagination.

[Erik · Rating 3 out of 5]

The most straightforward of all the Sloane stories in both art and plot and also the least memorable. Still makes for a good read though.

[Damon · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was not good. I don't know if it was exceptionally poorly translated, or just exceptionally poorly written, but the actual writing itself makes no sense. Not in a "Wow, this is crazy" way, but in a literal "I know what those words mean, but in that order, in this context, they don't make sense.." way. I had no idea what was going on at any point, which is pretty standard for the Druillet stuff I've read, but the artwork here is no longer interesting enough to make that okay. I was super excited to get this, but sadly I'd say it's not worth the effort unless "baffled" is a feeling you really enjoy the experience of.

[Bobb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I dunno what's happening, man, but this Druillet can draw a fucking picture.