Alarm! Zwendeltuig!

Spirou et Fantasio #51

by Fabien Vehlmann (sc), Yoann (Illustrator)

De graaf van Rommelgem is druk bezig met een aantal experimenten op paddenstoelen als plotseling Zwendel voor hem staat. Maar de graaf aanziet Zwendel voor een loodgieter die een lek komt repareren. Wat is er met de oude man aan de hand? Of heeft Zwendel dit allemaal heel zorgvuldig gepland?

Robbedoes en Kwabbernoot willen na een vermoeiend stripfestival enkele dagen vrij nemen, maar na een alarmerend telefoontje van de graaf reppen ze zich naar Rommelgem.

Daar krijgen onze vrienden de ene verrassing na de andere te verwerken. Een cordon militairen schermt het dorp van de buitenwereld af. Robbedoes en Kwabbernoot slagen er toch in om door de beveiliging te dringen, maar ontdekken dan dat het anders zo landelijke Rommelgem plotseling midden in een jungle ligt. Gaat het om een ecologische ramp? Om een buitenaardse invasie? Of om een plan van Z? En wat doen die monsters in Rommelgem?

Genres: Comics, Bande Dessinée, Comic Book, Adventure, Graphic Novels, Humor

48 pages, Paperback

First published September 3, 2010

About the author

Usually uses the pseudonym Vehlmann

Fabien Vehlmann est comme son héros : pétillant, engagé et plein d'humour.

Après avoir patiemment suivi les cours d'une école de commerce nantaise, Fabien Vehlmann réalise que sa voie est ailleurs. Bien décidé à se lancer dans la bande dessinée, il se consacre à l'écriture de manière intensive durant une année entière. Il empile les projets et inonde scrupuleusement la rédaction du journal Spirou. Sa ténacité est récompensée : il y fait ses débuts dans le courant de l'année 1998. Dans les pages du beau journal, il apprend son métier en scénarisant des animations, puis ses premières séries dont le fameux "Green Manor" avec Denis Bodart.

Curieux et enthousiaste, Vehlmann touche à tous les genres : humour, science-fiction, aventure, conte,... Il multiplie les collaborations avec des dessinateurs aux styles aussi divers que Matthieu Bonhomme ("Le Marquis d'Anaon"), Frantz Duchazeau ("Les Cinq conteurs de Bagdad") ou Bruno Gazzotti ("Seuls"). En 2006, il réalise une première aventure de Spirou et Fantasio avec Yoann : "Les Géants Pétrifiés". Quatre ans plus tard, les deux compères reprennent en main la destinée du plus célèbre héros des Editions Dupuis...

Les albums de Spirou qu'il emmènerait sur une île déserte : Le Nid des Marsupilamis, Le Voyageur du Mésozoïque et Virus.

Source: http://www.dupuis.com/catalogue/FR/au...

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ovde nema sta puno da se prica. Ko voli Spirua zna sta dobija: lepe crteze, uvrnute zaplete i fino doziran humor. Tako da to je to... citajte :)

[Santiago Gª Soláns · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10

Este nuevo equipo encargado de glosar las aventuras de Spirou y Fantasio han sabido captar el espíritu de la serie a la primera. El dibujo puede chocar un poco de inicio, pero una vez sumergido en la historia uno ya no se da ni cuenta. La aventura se cierra plenamente, pero queda al final una especie de epílogo que supongo dará pie a la historia del próximo álbum.

[Juho Pohjalainen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The titular zorkons are hilarious.

[Paulomi C · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a newcomer to the Spirou and Fantasio series, I was pleasantly surprised by "Attack on the Zordolts." This action-packed graphic book took me on a thrilling ride from start to finish. The story revolves around Spirou and Fantasio, a dynamic duo who find themselves entangled in a high-stakes mission to thwart the nefarious Zordolts.

What struck me the most about this book was its seamless blend of adventure and humor. The witty banter between Spirou and Fantasio brought a lightheartedness to the intense situations they faced. The pacing was spot-on, with each page brimming with excitement and surprises. The artwork was vibrant and visually engaging, capturing the energy of the story perfectly.

While this was my first foray into the Spirou and Fantasio universe, I didn't feel lost at all. The characters were well-developed, and the story stood on its own, making it accessible to newcomers like me. However, I can only imagine the added enjoyment for longtime fans, who are already familiar with the endearing quirks and relationships of the characters.

My only minor gripe was that certain plot elements felt slightly predictable, but that didn't hinder my overall enjoyment. "Attack on the Zordolts" is a fantastic introduction to the Spirou and Fantasio series, and I'm eagerly looking forward to exploring more editions in the future.

If you're a fan of action-packed graphic novels with a touch of humor, I highly recommend giving this book a read. It's an entertaining adventure that will leave you craving for more.

[Nestor B. · Rating 2 out of 5]

A stupid story where Champignac is transformed into a nightmarish jungle filled with monsters and carnivorous plants. The problem with "nightmarish" is that it is exactly that - it's exhausting to watch all this grotesque imagery. The reason behind this absurdity is equally nonsensical, and nothing makes sense. The inclusion of two female Swedish students also adds nothing to the story. Yoann’s artwork is great, but Vehlmann’s manuscript ruins everything.

[Guðjón Torfi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Íslenska útgáfan. Ljómandi skemmtileg saga!

[Yann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Très très bon tome de spirou ! Les dessins et le scénario sont très bon. Puis j'ai passé un très bon moment :))

[Delphine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bof un peu déçu. Sans doute parce que j'avais lu juste avant "Dans les griffes de la vipère" que j'ai trouvé très actuel et en accord avec notre réalité économique.

[HAL Monostone AKA Cyber Monk · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
Mye friske tegninger her. Også mye god humor. Synes det kanskje gikk litt fort i svingende, men artig lell.

[Simon Chadwick · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s quite a lengthy history to the Spirou and Fantasio stories. For Cinebook, publishing the tales in English for a new audience, they could have simply started at the beginning and printed them consecutively. The trouble with that approach is that it would take a very long time to catch up to the most recent tales, So, instead, they’ve cleverly gone for a mix, hopping back and forth between the classic earlier tales and newer stories by more recent creators. What makes it clever is that they often pick up on a character or story thread that’s been repeated across the decades, giving Cinebook readers a sense of continuity. In this new book we have the return of Zorglub, a reformed character, but certainly up to something nonetheless.

By the time Spirou and Fantasio get involved Champignac is unrecognisable. Monstrous creatures roam a hostile forest, and the situation is so dire that the military plan to blow it all sky high. But Spirou and Fantasio know the Count is still in there somewhere, and in trouble, so they plunge deep into the madness to help. A risky thing to do, for even if they can survive evolution gone mad, they still have the bomb to contend with.

This is the first book Cinebook has presented with Vehlmann and Yoann as creators. Vehlmann is the writer of such great books as Green Manor, Alone and The Marquis d’Anaon, all great series in their own rights. To see him attached to Spirou and Fantasio is really welcome as he’s one of the greatest writers in the industry. Yoann, on the other hand, is new to me. Like his predecessors, he isn’t trying to replicate Franquin’s original style, but he certainly does is some justice. Clearly a gifted cartoonist in his own right, he hits the ground running here and keeps the pace all the way through. There are some utterly lovely panels, superb creature design, and brilliant comedic touches. I’d quite happily have plenty more from these two.

If you’re new to these books and you’re not too sure if this is a suitable place to start, well, you’ll be fine. It’s accessible, humorous and well told. I can’t imagine anyone not enjoying it. And then, of course, there’s the rest of the back catalogue to sink your teeth into. I’m almost jealous.

[Pierre Martin]

Raaah oui, terribles une fois de plus ces nouvelles aventures de Spirou & Fantasio... j'aime vraiment cette nouvelle touche graphique, et les nombreux clins d'oeil aux anciens numéro, que je découvre depuis 3 ans bientôt !

[Timo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ai tämä ei ollutkaan jatkoa edelliselle aika-hyppely-seikkailulle. Siihen kyllä viitattiin yhdessä ruudussa, mutta muuten kokolailla se ja sen avoimet langanpäät jätettiin noteeraamatta.
Mutta olihan tämä suurta ja sujuvaa seikkailua. Ilman manga-vaikutteita.