While I tend to prefer the outer space adventures of Yoko Tsuno, this earthbound entry in the series was actually quite good. It shows the versatility of the character, who fit perfectly inside what was essentially a James Bond-style spy story. Wealthy businessmen, masked figures, fortunes at stake, and plenty of twists and turns.
Pol actually had a more substantial role to play this time, which I was happy to see. It’s not that I dislike the subversion of gender trope that has him the perpetual nanny to the children in the story — it’s actually quite endearing. But the early series set up the Trio to be more or less on the footing of allies, with Yoko first among equals, and the later series has relegated them to the background. Speaking of background, where was Vic? I don’t think he appeared once from start to finish.
Another great story, though, and one that did the characters that featured in it justice.