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Le Château des étoiles ALBUMS #4
Звездный замок. 1870: Земляне на Марсе. Том 4
Серафин и его друзья прибывают на Марс в поисках профессора Дюлака и похитившей его прусской экспедиции. Когда они находят следы экспедиции, предатель Гюдден раскрывает обман и между ним и Серафином вспыхивает драка, после которой Серафин приходит в себя в полном одиночестве... Но вскоре он обнаружит, что на Марсе живет множество существ, которые помогут землянам в обмен на защиту от наступающих прусских космических кораблей.
72 pages, Hardcover
First published September 19, 2018
About the author
Alex Alice
75 books96 followersDiplômé d'une école de commerce, Alex Alice est un dessinateur et scénariste français de bande-dessinés, connu principalement pour sa série "Le Troisième Testament".
Cette série de quatre albums est un thriller ésotérique largement inspiré des œuvres d'Umberto Eco.
Passionné par les opéras de Wagner, Alex Alice travaille actuellement sur une trilogie basée sur le mythique "Der Ring des Nibelungen", et prépare un film d'animation se déroulant dans le même univers.
Il a par ailleurs récemment publié une prequel au "Troisième Testament" : Julius.
Cette série de quatre albums est un thriller ésotérique largement inspiré des œuvres d'Umberto Eco.
Passionné par les opéras de Wagner, Alex Alice travaille actuellement sur une trilogie basée sur le mythique "Der Ring des Nibelungen", et prépare un film d'animation se déroulant dans le même univers.
Il a par ailleurs récemment publié une prequel au "Troisième Testament" : Julius.
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August 2, 2019
Segundo volumen del segundo ciclo de ‘El Castillo de las Estrellas’, o lo que es lo mismo, el cuarto volumen de la serie. Como ya comenté en el título anterior, la historia se centra en la lucha por hacerse con el planeta rojo. No se puede ahondar mucho más en la trama, ya que sería desvelar demasiado. La calidad sigue ahí, pero me gustó más el primero libro. La trama se queda en un momento crucial, así que habrá que esperar (bastante) a que salga un nuevo título.
December 4, 2019
3.5
Cuarto volumen del Castillo de las estrellas y final del segundo arco. No lo he disfrutado tanto como los tomos anteriores. Pero sus dibujos siguen siendo una maravilla y además nos dejan con un final bastante abierto.
Cuarto volumen del Castillo de las estrellas y final del segundo arco. No lo he disfrutado tanto como los tomos anteriores. Pero sus dibujos siguen siendo una maravilla y además nos dejan con un final bastante abierto.
December 5, 2021
Seraphin and his friends return to Mars and they encounter dangerous things on the strange planet. With the stowaways taking control of their ship, they have little chance of searching for the missing king. Seraphin encounters a mysterious being who can shape-shift, and their lives are in danger at every moment.
This graphic novel series just keeps getting better and better! The artwork is delicate yet bold, with beautiful colors, clear action, hilarious character expressions, gorgeous designs, and emotional scenes.
The story is full of suspense, adventure, and family! I loved the friendships, the family dynamics, and the history that made this a deep and emotional tale.
I love the main character, Seraphin. He’s brave and loyal and true. He meets every challenge with intelligence and resilience. He and his friends have such great character development.
The supporting characters are varied and unique, from the villains to the scientists. It's so interesting to see how these people and their relationships change through the adventure.
I can’t wait to read more volumes in the series!
This graphic novel series just keeps getting better and better! The artwork is delicate yet bold, with beautiful colors, clear action, hilarious character expressions, gorgeous designs, and emotional scenes.
The story is full of suspense, adventure, and family! I loved the friendships, the family dynamics, and the history that made this a deep and emotional tale.
I love the main character, Seraphin. He’s brave and loyal and true. He meets every challenge with intelligence and resilience. He and his friends have such great character development.
The supporting characters are varied and unique, from the villains to the scientists. It's so interesting to see how these people and their relationships change through the adventure.
I can’t wait to read more volumes in the series!
January 3, 2021
J'aime toujours autant cet univers, les aventures. Et quel graphisme!
August 17, 2020
ARC from NetGalley
The fourth installment in the alternate history, steampunk graphic novel where man reached space one hundred years earlier finds our main characters facing challenges and adventures on Mars. The art work is delicate, but bold, with strong lines that portray decisive action and clear emotion. The colors are aethereal, and are the perfect backdrop to the story line. As with the other three graphic novels, there is suspense and otherwordly adventures all set to backdrop themes of friendship, family, and loyalty. The biggest con is the lack of diversity, where all characters are white and even the aliens initially appear to be blond and blue-eyed. Overall, a decent continuation to a good series.
The fourth installment in the alternate history, steampunk graphic novel where man reached space one hundred years earlier finds our main characters facing challenges and adventures on Mars. The art work is delicate, but bold, with strong lines that portray decisive action and clear emotion. The colors are aethereal, and are the perfect backdrop to the story line. As with the other three graphic novels, there is suspense and otherwordly adventures all set to backdrop themes of friendship, family, and loyalty. The biggest con is the lack of diversity, where all characters are white and even the aliens initially appear to be blond and blue-eyed. Overall, a decent continuation to a good series.
November 30, 2020
The most amazing graphic novels about cosmic adventures I have ever read :) Highly recommend these books to every fan of adventure stories, graphic novels, sci-fi and steampunk!
February 20, 2021
The artwork in this series is so, so breathtaking.
March 15, 2023
A fun and beautifully rendered aetherpunk adventure story. I would enjoy seeing more, if given the opportunity.
June 7, 2024
This one was also excellent, I just prefer the ones with more activity taking place on earth because I like historical fantasy a bit more than sci-fi.
September 29, 2020
Another fine chapter in this epic space adventure!
November 27, 2020
I am enthralled by these stories!
September 26, 2018
К четвёртому тому Жюля Верна в качестве ключевого источника вдохновения неожиданно теснит Эдгар Берроуз, и, при всей любви к Берроузу, с общей наивно-подростковой приключенческой стилистикой он сочетается неидеально. Посему покамест это самая амбициозная, но и самая неоднозначная часть серии.
September 7, 2020
Seraphin, Sophie, Hans and the villains who have commandeered their ship have arrived at Mars. They are looking for any signs of the King or the past expeditions and stumble into Martian political unrest. Can Seraphin and gang wrestle back control of the ship from Gudden while they are on Martian soil, or is he just going to get them in a worse mess?
This is no fault of the actual book, but the digital ARC I got was quite challenging to read (font was either super tiny or very garbled when blown up). So I feel like I just finished a visual workout/decoding exercise. Whew. The book itself is a great addition to the series. It makes some poignant observations about the common negative aftereffects of exploring, while also looking at the good that an outsider can bring to a tricky political situation. Our heroes spend a lot of time going out of the frying pan and into the fire, but Mars is cool to explore with them and I’m quite curious to find out what happens next. Hand this to readers who like graphic novels, interplanetary adventures, and steampunk.
Nots on content [based on the ARC]: One minor swear. No sexual content. (At one point a girl has to take off a dress to dry, but given the Victorian era clothing her underthings still are quite decent.) Some shooting going on that results in some injuries. (Only teensy bit of blood shown.) Some punches and pushing around. Past deaths discovered, and the local flora and fauna seem a bit hungry for Earth flesh (though quick wits deny them a new taste).
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is no fault of the actual book, but the digital ARC I got was quite challenging to read (font was either super tiny or very garbled when blown up). So I feel like I just finished a visual workout/decoding exercise. Whew. The book itself is a great addition to the series. It makes some poignant observations about the common negative aftereffects of exploring, while also looking at the good that an outsider can bring to a tricky political situation. Our heroes spend a lot of time going out of the frying pan and into the fire, but Mars is cool to explore with them and I’m quite curious to find out what happens next. Hand this to readers who like graphic novels, interplanetary adventures, and steampunk.
Nots on content [based on the ARC]: One minor swear. No sexual content. (At one point a girl has to take off a dress to dry, but given the Victorian era clothing her underthings still are quite decent.) Some shooting going on that results in some injuries. (Only teensy bit of blood shown.) Some punches and pushing around. Past deaths discovered, and the local flora and fauna seem a bit hungry for Earth flesh (though quick wits deny them a new taste).
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 13, 2025
This has been such a slowly released series that I have really lost the thread of the story and much of the excitement and impetus to actually read what happens. I think the original publication took some time (not surprising given the high-quality, detailed art) but the real hold-up is translation; I believe the series is complete in the original French at 6 volumes, but there have been no further releases since this volume was translated 5 years ago; and that was after a frustrating 3+ year gap between the first volume and this one.
As to actual content: I really love the art in this book, and the design of the weird submarine-inspired desert-dwelling oddities that make up Martian biota in this setting. And this has one of the most unique interpretations of Martian canals (it's historical/steampunk space adventure, of course there are canals on Mars) I've seen: levitating channels of invisible atherite that look like streams flowing through the air. It's too bad that much of that is presented in the middle section of the book, which feels weirdly cursory, almost like a summary as Seraphin narrates his lonely travels with the Martian "princess." Sadly this section, which contains the most interesting world-building, is merely an interlude in the alternate 1800s political squabbles that form the core of the narrative, and which I find increasingly uninteresting. To that point, the end of the book seems completely stupid in my opinion: the Prussians certainly would not have had the manpower or industrial capacity to create as many ships as they did, and if they had sent a venture to Mars like the one depicted, they would have swiftly been invaded on earth, having sent so much materiel months away beyond reach or even rapid communication. And then to have this expedition show up at the one city on the entire planet where the characters happen to be, when they have basically no intel or advanced knowledge to work from? It is an end scene that works well for drama, but not the slightest for realism.
As to actual content: I really love the art in this book, and the design of the weird submarine-inspired desert-dwelling oddities that make up Martian biota in this setting. And this has one of the most unique interpretations of Martian canals (it's historical/steampunk space adventure, of course there are canals on Mars) I've seen: levitating channels of invisible atherite that look like streams flowing through the air. It's too bad that much of that is presented in the middle section of the book, which feels weirdly cursory, almost like a summary as Seraphin narrates his lonely travels with the Martian "princess." Sadly this section, which contains the most interesting world-building, is merely an interlude in the alternate 1800s political squabbles that form the core of the narrative, and which I find increasingly uninteresting. To that point, the end of the book seems completely stupid in my opinion: the Prussians certainly would not have had the manpower or industrial capacity to create as many ships as they did, and if they had sent a venture to Mars like the one depicted, they would have swiftly been invaded on earth, having sent so much materiel months away beyond reach or even rapid communication. And then to have this expedition show up at the one city on the entire planet where the characters happen to be, when they have basically no intel or advanced knowledge to work from? It is an end scene that works well for drama, but not the slightest for realism.
August 14, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Four stars.
A Frenchman on Mars is the fourth volume in Alex Alice's Castle in the Stars series. The fourth instalment continues the steampunk adventure as Seraphin, Hans, and Sophie arrive on Mars. They encounter a dangerous, alien world with gravity-defying rain and giant creatures. Separated from his friends, Seraphin must rely on a mysterious creature to navigate the Martian wilderness and find his way back, all while uncovering a hidden agenda. The story explores themes of human exploration, potential exploitation, and the corrupting influence of power, all within a beautifully illustrated, alternative Victorian-era setting.
Up until this point, I think the first book in the series had been my favourite. After reading this one, I at least have two favourites. What I particularly enjoyed about this one (apart from the usual action/adventure that happens throughout the whole series) was the alien race that was introduced to us in this book for the first time. It shows us a jarring parallel between earth and the alien race on Mars. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it (who am I kidding, no one is reading my reviews!) but the two alien races that we meet in this novel are very different and are also apparently ruled over by the same queen. One struggles to eat and keep their young alive, the other live in the lap of luxury not wanting for anything.
Like on Earth, these two alien groups are also at the brink of war. Until Seraphin rescues an alien that turns out to be the queen and is able to help her see what is really causing the problems. And that there could be a reasonably easy fix, and they don’t need to go to war. So these alien races seem to be much more evolved and emotionally intelligent (and maybe just generally intelligent too) than the people of Earth. I thought this was such an insightful and fascinating take on things and I really have to give the author credit for that. Overall this was really enjoyable and I hope that more are written so that we can find out what happens to Seraphin, his father and the rest of the gang.
Four stars.
A Frenchman on Mars is the fourth volume in Alex Alice's Castle in the Stars series. The fourth instalment continues the steampunk adventure as Seraphin, Hans, and Sophie arrive on Mars. They encounter a dangerous, alien world with gravity-defying rain and giant creatures. Separated from his friends, Seraphin must rely on a mysterious creature to navigate the Martian wilderness and find his way back, all while uncovering a hidden agenda. The story explores themes of human exploration, potential exploitation, and the corrupting influence of power, all within a beautifully illustrated, alternative Victorian-era setting.
Up until this point, I think the first book in the series had been my favourite. After reading this one, I at least have two favourites. What I particularly enjoyed about this one (apart from the usual action/adventure that happens throughout the whole series) was the alien race that was introduced to us in this book for the first time. It shows us a jarring parallel between earth and the alien race on Mars. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it (who am I kidding, no one is reading my reviews!) but the two alien races that we meet in this novel are very different and are also apparently ruled over by the same queen. One struggles to eat and keep their young alive, the other live in the lap of luxury not wanting for anything.
Like on Earth, these two alien groups are also at the brink of war. Until Seraphin rescues an alien that turns out to be the queen and is able to help her see what is really causing the problems. And that there could be a reasonably easy fix, and they don’t need to go to war. So these alien races seem to be much more evolved and emotionally intelligent (and maybe just generally intelligent too) than the people of Earth. I thought this was such an insightful and fascinating take on things and I really have to give the author credit for that. Overall this was really enjoyable and I hope that more are written so that we can find out what happens to Seraphin, his father and the rest of the gang.
November 18, 2018
Enfin les navires alimentés à l'éthérite atteignent la planète rouge pour le plus grand bonheur des lecteurs.
Car il faut bien l'avouer, le roman tendait à s’essouffler sur la terre, à sombrer dans les répétitions. Paradoxalement, ce sera dans l'univers et sur Mars, qu'Alice Alex insuffle un nouveau souffle à sa série.
Dans ce quatrième tome, les héros découvrent une planète marsienne vivante: flore psychédélique, faune aussi dangereuse qu'étonnante, et peuplée d'être à la fois mystérieux et doté de pouvoirs extraordinaires. L'auteur a littéralement fait parlé et mis en scène son inspiration.
C'est typiquement avec ce genre de livres que la bande-dessinée surpasse un traditionnel roman de science-fiction. Et cela est encore plus vrai avec les qualités graphiques d'Alice Alex, chaque page, chaque vignette est un superbe tableau multicolore. Le lecteur plonge pleinement dans l'univers de l'auteur, partage sa vision, en prend plein les yeux.
Un roman qui redonne de l'intérêt à la série.
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Car il faut bien l'avouer, le roman tendait à s’essouffler sur la terre, à sombrer dans les répétitions. Paradoxalement, ce sera dans l'univers et sur Mars, qu'Alice Alex insuffle un nouveau souffle à sa série.
Dans ce quatrième tome, les héros découvrent une planète marsienne vivante: flore psychédélique, faune aussi dangereuse qu'étonnante, et peuplée d'être à la fois mystérieux et doté de pouvoirs extraordinaires. L'auteur a littéralement fait parlé et mis en scène son inspiration.
C'est typiquement avec ce genre de livres que la bande-dessinée surpasse un traditionnel roman de science-fiction. Et cela est encore plus vrai avec les qualités graphiques d'Alice Alex, chaque page, chaque vignette est un superbe tableau multicolore. Le lecteur plonge pleinement dans l'univers de l'auteur, partage sa vision, en prend plein les yeux.
Un roman qui redonne de l'intérêt à la série.
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February 15, 2023
A wonderful fourth chapter that, once again, left me craving the next volume. I adore all of these characters and the personal journeys they have gone on. The story is brilliant, and the art is just the cherry on top. The watercolors are dreamy, creative, and simultaneously technically brilliant. Alex Alice's mastery of architectural schematic illustration is just breath-taking. I love this new race of Martians and was truly captivated by the beauty of the princess who revealed truth. This is a book full of brave heroes and grey villains where no one seems truly evil, and I appreciate the nuance. I love that even though the characters really are some stereotypical tropes (the valiant good-looking hero, the motherly but tough sister, the feisty and quirky little brother), I find them individually charming and their dynamics are excellent. I truly do like every character in this book and don't find myself any less enthusiastic to read a scene featuring any of them.
Also, can I just say- the only thing that could have possibly made these steampunk aetherships any better was A GREENHOUSE ON THE STEAMPUNK AETHERSHIP! Obsessed with this choice. I am a fan.
Also, can I just say- the only thing that could have possibly made these steampunk aetherships any better was A GREENHOUSE ON THE STEAMPUNK AETHERSHIP! Obsessed with this choice. I am a fan.
October 8, 2024
Le Tome 4 suit mon sentiment dans le 3, ça y est la "découverte" a eu lieu et c'est la Terre qui me manque dans celui-là 😂 mais vient toujours le moment où je suis nostalgique du 1e volume de toute façon.. Je suis aussi surprise que les autres dans le déroulement de l'histoire, je suis promenée partout aussi vite que les protagonistes, j'ai le tournis 🤯 Le cliffhanger de la fin mais PARDON ?! Je pense que là où j'ai eu tort c'est de le lire en deux fois, et non d'une traite. Il aurait été plus intense. Mais je piquais du nez donc bon, à 1h30 du mat' je ne fais plus le poids 😪
Cette série est encore une fois un véritable coup de cœur, elle est toujours en cours, le Tome 7 des BD intégrales sort fin octobre ! Pour moi lorsque je rédige cet avis c'est dans fort longtemps, pour vous il vient tout juste de sortir ! Quand je vous dis que mes avis lecture et vidéos sont des capsules temporelles, c'est le cas 😆 Si vous aimez la SF, le Steampunk et les Uchronies, filez les lire, hop hop 🎇
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Cette série est encore une fois un véritable coup de cœur, elle est toujours en cours, le Tome 7 des BD intégrales sort fin octobre ! Pour moi lorsque je rédige cet avis c'est dans fort longtemps, pour vous il vient tout juste de sortir ! Quand je vous dis que mes avis lecture et vidéos sont des capsules temporelles, c'est le cas 😆 Si vous aimez la SF, le Steampunk et les Uchronies, filez les lire, hop hop 🎇
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October 31, 2020
This is volume 4 of the series, and I haven't read the previous volumes, but I picked up the story well enough to follow what was happening, and well enough to wish I'd read the first three volumes! Alex Alice has done a wonderful job of capturing the spirit of planetary romance, with lots of adventure and some swashbuckling as well. Just a whole lot of steampunk fun on Mars, with a dastardly villain, capable young people, and absolutely gorgeous landscapes. The art is to-die-for beautiful, with that dreamy sort of coloring that is both subdued and vibrant at the same time, with some definite Winsor McCay vibes going on. I can't say enough about the art in this, there are spreads that will make you wish for poster versions to hang on your wall. I'll be looking for the previous volumes to get the full story so far, and I'll be looking for future volumes to see what happens next!
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December 22, 2020
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Seraphin and his aethership make it to Mars and find a world teeming with strange life forms and weird versions of aetherite that solidify after you walk through a seeming puddle. Searching for the previous Prussian expedition turns up no survivors, including Seraphin’s father. But Gubbard reveals the true nastiness of his plan to get Seraphin and the others to agree to go to Mars in the first place, and it is steeped in deception! Seraphin is wounded and wakes up abandoned by his fellows. He stumbles upon what he thinks is a winged beast, badly injured, but still he feels the need to save the creature from being a feast to other beasts. The creature ends up being a prominent figure in a fractured Martian society, one half dying out, the other exiled to the desert.
Mars is a beautifully imagined world that readers can dive into if they just suspend disbelief and let themselves be engrossed by Alice’s illustrations. There is also a poignant criticism on the pitfalls of exploration - after discovery comes exploitation - and it is a sentiment that rings true throughout history. Alice once again leaves us with a stupendous cliffhanger, and the translation of volume five is not even on the horizon yet.
Alice's watercolors continue to be absolutely stunning, especially now that we have gotten to the rich environment on Mars. The Martian beings are beautiful and terrifying at the same time.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 5-8
Seraphin and his aethership make it to Mars and find a world teeming with strange life forms and weird versions of aetherite that solidify after you walk through a seeming puddle. Searching for the previous Prussian expedition turns up no survivors, including Seraphin’s father. But Gubbard reveals the true nastiness of his plan to get Seraphin and the others to agree to go to Mars in the first place, and it is steeped in deception! Seraphin is wounded and wakes up abandoned by his fellows. He stumbles upon what he thinks is a winged beast, badly injured, but still he feels the need to save the creature from being a feast to other beasts. The creature ends up being a prominent figure in a fractured Martian society, one half dying out, the other exiled to the desert.
Mars is a beautifully imagined world that readers can dive into if they just suspend disbelief and let themselves be engrossed by Alice’s illustrations. There is also a poignant criticism on the pitfalls of exploration - after discovery comes exploitation - and it is a sentiment that rings true throughout history. Alice once again leaves us with a stupendous cliffhanger, and the translation of volume five is not even on the horizon yet.
Alice's watercolors continue to be absolutely stunning, especially now that we have gotten to the rich environment on Mars. The Martian beings are beautiful and terrifying at the same time.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 5-8
May 22, 2021
The fourth installment in a steampunk, graphic novel series with a battle for supremacy in the stars to control the source of aether, to become a superpower back on Earth. While the artwork is still enjoyable and there is plenty of discord and suspense, the plot has become increasingly difficult to follow, and the one-page summary of what has transpired already is insufficient for any reader to understand this edition so start with the first book.
Our protagonist, Seraphin, is wounded and wakes up abandoned by his companions. He discovers native life on Mars, where Martian society is fractured, with half dying out and half exiled to the desert. As noted above, Alice's illustrations of the red planet are imaginative.
Our protagonist, Seraphin, is wounded and wakes up abandoned by his companions. He discovers native life on Mars, where Martian society is fractured, with half dying out and half exiled to the desert. As noted above, Alice's illustrations of the red planet are imaginative.
February 4, 2022
Le précédent tome était en deçà de mes attentes, mais pour moi ce tome 4 et l'arrivée de nos protagonistes sur Mars insuffle un nouveau souffle à la série !
Les planches d'Alex Alice sont véritablement sublimes : le mélange de couleurs froides aux quelques touches rougeâtres transporte le lecteur dans cette nouvelle atmosphère martienne.
La bande de Séraphin fait face à l'inconnue de cette planète et découvre son peuple et ses conflits internes.
Tous les personnages ont leur part dans ce tome 4 et les évènements s'enchaînent à bon rythme avec trahisons et retournements de situation jusqu'à un nouveau cliffhanger.
A voir si le troisième diptyque sera à la hauteur !
5 ⭐
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Les planches d'Alex Alice sont véritablement sublimes : le mélange de couleurs froides aux quelques touches rougeâtres transporte le lecteur dans cette nouvelle atmosphère martienne.
La bande de Séraphin fait face à l'inconnue de cette planète et découvre son peuple et ses conflits internes.
Tous les personnages ont leur part dans ce tome 4 et les évènements s'enchaînent à bon rythme avec trahisons et retournements de situation jusqu'à un nouveau cliffhanger.
A voir si le troisième diptyque sera à la hauteur !
5 ⭐
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January 29, 2019
J'adore vraiment cette série de bande dessinée! Et ce dernier opus ne crée aucun ombrage aux tomes précédents. Ici se concrétise réellement les hommages aux origines de la SF: la description de la planète rouge correspond à celle de l'époque; l'on a vraiment l'impression de lire l'histoire d'un auteur du XIXe siècle, son point de vue, ses visions du lointain, etc. Alex Alice nous plonge dans cette atmosphère avec brio en nous proposant des enjeux originaux, des personnages charismatiques et complexes, et toute qu'une aventure... Une série à lire pour les amateurs d'aventures et d'action!
February 23, 2022
Volume Four. 1871. Continuing the story of the world’s countries in a race to conquer space via aetherships. The inventor of the aether engine has been kidnapped by the Prussians and taken to Mars, the source of the ore Aetherite that powers their ships. So, our 4 young heroes follow to rescue him and get stranded there.
The feel of the storyline is similar to the E.R. Burroughs ‘Carter on Mars’ stories. Pastel, Victorian-style drawings. Print was hard to read, needed magnifying glass. Some of the action/dialog hard to follow. Loss interest, couldn’t finish it.
The feel of the storyline is similar to the E.R. Burroughs ‘Carter on Mars’ stories. Pastel, Victorian-style drawings. Print was hard to read, needed magnifying glass. Some of the action/dialog hard to follow. Loss interest, couldn’t finish it.
February 27, 2022
Graphic novel for ages 10-14, steam punk, book 4.
Very good, with espionage, excitement, and more. Ends in a cliffhanger. Beautiful artwork, and it's easy to follow the panels. There is a nice intro at the beginning to get you caught up on what's happening, but I would NOT want to read it without the others. I was glad to read the intro, to remind me of what had happened. : )
The cover says it's an adventure in 4 parts, but the end of the book says, "To be continued..." Whaa? I hope the US decides to publish the rest, because the Prussians are coming!!!
Very good, with espionage, excitement, and more. Ends in a cliffhanger. Beautiful artwork, and it's easy to follow the panels. There is a nice intro at the beginning to get you caught up on what's happening, but I would NOT want to read it without the others. I was glad to read the intro, to remind me of what had happened. : )
The cover says it's an adventure in 4 parts, but the end of the book says, "To be continued..." Whaa? I hope the US decides to publish the rest, because the Prussians are coming!!!
October 3, 2026
J’ai été un peu déstabilisé dans ce 4ème volet par l’introduction d’une civilisation extraterrestre et une guerre des clans. C’est tellement un poncif que j’ai eu un instant de déception par rapport à cet univers à la fois classique et original. Et puis finalement, je me suis laissé emporter par l’auteur et son univers visuel. J’ai retrouvé du Moebius (pour les grands espaces) et du Druillet (pour la texture), qui auraient vu du Miyazaki (dans les couleurs), avec une touche de Valérian (dans l’atmosphère global). Et finalement j’ai aimé. Comme d’hab, vivement la suite!
March 3, 2019
L'aventure des nos chevaliers de l'Ether se poursuit avec bonheur et toujours beaucoup de plaisir à les suivre, d'autant qu'Alex Alice parvient à déjouer les pièges de l'aventure martienne. Mais le récit s'effoufle néanmoins. Il faudra tâcher de le relancer ou de l'achever...
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July 8, 2020
This is the fourth part of the steampunk graphic novel series by French Author Alex Alice. The Knights of Ether are on their way to Mars, to find the King and rescue Seraphin’s father.
On Mars they not only get separated, but they encounter mysterious creatures, an ancient dying civilisation on Mars.
The painted backgrounds and the pictures of the space ships are exquisit.
As always, we are left with a cliffhanger. I’m looking forward to book 5.
On Mars they not only get separated, but they encounter mysterious creatures, an ancient dying civilisation on Mars.
The painted backgrounds and the pictures of the space ships are exquisit.
As always, we are left with a cliffhanger. I’m looking forward to book 5.
December 4, 2021
I was hoping that this would be the last book in the series, because the story is starting to drag. I was disappointed when it ended on sort of a cliffhanger.
Overall though, I felt that this was one of the stronger books in the series. The exploration of Mars and all its weird and wonderful flora and fauna is fantastic in the best sense of the word, and reminded me of the wonder of James Gurney's Dinotopia.
Overall though, I felt that this was one of the stronger books in the series. The exploration of Mars and all its weird and wonderful flora and fauna is fantastic in the best sense of the word, and reminded me of the wonder of James Gurney's Dinotopia.
July 3, 2022
Cet avis est le même pour chacun des 3 tomes puisque je les ai lus un à la suite de l’autre et que je trouve difficile de les évaluer individuellement. Je n’ai pas l’habitude de lire du 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘬. C’est un genre qui me sort de ma zone de confort. J’ai aimé que les notions scientifiques se mélangent à un côté plus fiction. Je vais avouer que je n’ai pas tout compris les notions expliquées. Par contre, j’ai bien aimé l’univers.
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