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Les Âges Perdus #1
Les Âges Perdus T01: Le Fort des Landes
En l'an mille.
Conformément aux prédictions de l'apocalypse, une pluie de mort et de feu s'abattit sur la Terre.
Un nuage sombre enveloppa le monde et le plongea pour longtemps dans la nuit.
Les civilisations furent balayées et des millions de générations s'éteignirent avant que le soleil ne reparaisse enfin.
Des siècles s'étaient écoulés quand la vie put reprendre à nouveau son cours.
Mais tout était à refaire car tout avait été oublié.
L'humanité, encore tremblante, venait d'entrer dans les Âges Perdus.
Conformément aux prédictions de l'apocalypse, une pluie de mort et de feu s'abattit sur la Terre.
Un nuage sombre enveloppa le monde et le plongea pour longtemps dans la nuit.
Les civilisations furent balayées et des millions de générations s'éteignirent avant que le soleil ne reparaisse enfin.
Des siècles s'étaient écoulés quand la vie put reprendre à nouveau son cours.
Mais tout était à refaire car tout avait été oublié.
L'humanité, encore tremblante, venait d'entrer dans les Âges Perdus.
56 pages, Hardcover
First published March 26, 2021
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July 29, 2021
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review :)
"In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book."
The book is so short but is so FULL of story! I really loved a lot this graphic novel , even if the start is a little slow. After the apocalypse we see a "new" wild world, it follows Primus one of the clan leaders who has the secret for a better future for her family, Elaine.
It's so fast to read and the action is in every turn of pages. The artstyle is really great for this kind of stories and the creatures there are like those prehistoric animals: big, furious, bloodthirsty and ready to kill at first sight. We get to know the characters a little but at least Elaine is an interesting one, and makes me want to find out more about them all.
The ending is really amazing, just to keep reading the next books.
"In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book."
The book is so short but is so FULL of story! I really loved a lot this graphic novel , even if the start is a little slow. After the apocalypse we see a "new" wild world, it follows Primus one of the clan leaders who has the secret for a better future for her family, Elaine.
It's so fast to read and the action is in every turn of pages. The artstyle is really great for this kind of stories and the creatures there are like those prehistoric animals: big, furious, bloodthirsty and ready to kill at first sight. We get to know the characters a little but at least Elaine is an interesting one, and makes me want to find out more about them all.
The ending is really amazing, just to keep reading the next books.
June 24, 2021
I got a digital review copy from Netgalley, thanks!
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The Fort on the Moors is the first volume in this graphic novel series about the young warrior Elaine. She lives with her father and their clan of nomads, traveling the lands on the hunt for food and trying to avoid the beasts that roam the lands after an apocalyptic event in the year 1000 wiped out earlier civilizations. But her father has a secret, and he risks the lives of the entire clan for it. Suddenly they find themselves at war with another clan. And Elaine has to go on a dangerous journey that noone's attempted before...
I enjoyed this volume a lot! It was a great and well structured introduction to the world and nicely explained how it came to the so-called "Lost Ages", the time period during which the story takes place. The plot was easy to follow and we got to know the important characters well enough. It was an extremelyquick read that made me want more!
I loved Elaine. She seems to be exactly the strong and independent character I like, but there was also an insecurity to her in certain moments. I can't wait to experience the rest of the adventure with her!
The art was gorgeous, I loved it a lot. The colors help with creating the world and an atmosphere, everything works together very well. The characters look realistic and interesting with their individual defining features. I also loved their style, it reminded me of Vikings and The 100.
The only thing I didn't like as much was that huge parts of the story are told in text boxes instead of typical speech bubbles. This makes it seem more like reading a book than a comic, in which I'd preferred more direct speech.
It's hard to say more about the story itself because everything felt more like a set up for the promised action. But, speaking of action, there were plenty of fight scenes in this too!
Trigger warnings: graphic violence, blood, murder
All in all I really liked this one. I'd recommend it to fans of graphic novels and fantasy, especially fantasy with a historical touch, and I'll definitely read the next volume if I eventually get the chance!
Find this and more reviews on my blog!
The Fort on the Moors is the first volume in this graphic novel series about the young warrior Elaine. She lives with her father and their clan of nomads, traveling the lands on the hunt for food and trying to avoid the beasts that roam the lands after an apocalyptic event in the year 1000 wiped out earlier civilizations. But her father has a secret, and he risks the lives of the entire clan for it. Suddenly they find themselves at war with another clan. And Elaine has to go on a dangerous journey that noone's attempted before...
I enjoyed this volume a lot! It was a great and well structured introduction to the world and nicely explained how it came to the so-called "Lost Ages", the time period during which the story takes place. The plot was easy to follow and we got to know the important characters well enough. It was an extremelyquick read that made me want more!
I loved Elaine. She seems to be exactly the strong and independent character I like, but there was also an insecurity to her in certain moments. I can't wait to experience the rest of the adventure with her!
The art was gorgeous, I loved it a lot. The colors help with creating the world and an atmosphere, everything works together very well. The characters look realistic and interesting with their individual defining features. I also loved their style, it reminded me of Vikings and The 100.
The only thing I didn't like as much was that huge parts of the story are told in text boxes instead of typical speech bubbles. This makes it seem more like reading a book than a comic, in which I'd preferred more direct speech.
It's hard to say more about the story itself because everything felt more like a set up for the promised action. But, speaking of action, there were plenty of fight scenes in this too!
Trigger warnings: graphic violence, blood, murder
All in all I really liked this one. I'd recommend it to fans of graphic novels and fantasy, especially fantasy with a historical touch, and I'll definitely read the next volume if I eventually get the chance!
July 12, 2023
What would happen with mankind if Europe's Dark Ages were caused by a catastrophic event and humanity was plunged into literal dark age where only bands of survivors left to struggle through the millennia's to come? Masterful storytelling, so much of worldbuilding put into 60 pages of wonderful art that creates great atmosphere. Think A Canticle for Leibowitz meet The Clan of the Cave Bear, only without the atomic bombs.
June 29, 2021
Review originally posted here: https://sammythecritic.blogspot.com/2...
Rating: 3.5/5
Synopsis: A few millenniums after the fall of a French civilization in the year 1000AD into the titular lost ages, modern society as we know it has crumbled and rebuilt itself from scratch. In this rough terrain follows the conflicts between Anglia and other neighboring tribes as they try to survive.
My Thoughts: Story (4/5) – Most of these types of stories I’ve seen generally revolve around people who’ve survived an apocalyptic catastrophe trying to rebuild out of the remaining resources at their disposal. Thus it struck me as a bit original to see a plot where a relatively less evolved progeny of humans emerge from the rubbles of a completely eradicated and forgotten contemporary society.
Characters & Worldbuilding (2.5/5) – Eh, I feel like they could be much done to improve in those departments in future volumes. After the beginning scene where the ancient civilization collapses, the reader is abruptly thrown into this new world with little context regarding the history and topography of how these tribes formed or any hint to what led to the downfall of our modern world. Therefore, we’ve mostly left to figure out the universe’s dynamics based on what’s given away through the dialogue, an experience I would consider similar to waking up in the middle of a battlefield with no memory of anything that occurred previously which brings me to my next point.
Dialogue (3/5) – It was serviceable and moved the plot forward as it should, but it was nothing remarkable worth writing home about.
Art (5/5) – This was the best part of the book. The desolate landscape scenery in particular did a great job evoking the unforgiving, wild atmosphere one could imagine from such a setting.
Final Thoughts: The Lost Ages 1 was an average age for me. The art was impressive but the executive was less so and rushed. However, I see the potential for improvement in coming installments.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with my first advance ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 3.5/5
Synopsis: A few millenniums after the fall of a French civilization in the year 1000AD into the titular lost ages, modern society as we know it has crumbled and rebuilt itself from scratch. In this rough terrain follows the conflicts between Anglia and other neighboring tribes as they try to survive.
My Thoughts: Story (4/5) – Most of these types of stories I’ve seen generally revolve around people who’ve survived an apocalyptic catastrophe trying to rebuild out of the remaining resources at their disposal. Thus it struck me as a bit original to see a plot where a relatively less evolved progeny of humans emerge from the rubbles of a completely eradicated and forgotten contemporary society.
Characters & Worldbuilding (2.5/5) – Eh, I feel like they could be much done to improve in those departments in future volumes. After the beginning scene where the ancient civilization collapses, the reader is abruptly thrown into this new world with little context regarding the history and topography of how these tribes formed or any hint to what led to the downfall of our modern world. Therefore, we’ve mostly left to figure out the universe’s dynamics based on what’s given away through the dialogue, an experience I would consider similar to waking up in the middle of a battlefield with no memory of anything that occurred previously which brings me to my next point.
Dialogue (3/5) – It was serviceable and moved the plot forward as it should, but it was nothing remarkable worth writing home about.
Art (5/5) – This was the best part of the book. The desolate landscape scenery in particular did a great job evoking the unforgiving, wild atmosphere one could imagine from such a setting.
Final Thoughts: The Lost Ages 1 was an average age for me. The art was impressive but the executive was less so and rushed. However, I see the potential for improvement in coming installments.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with my first advance ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 6, 2021
2/5 Beautiful art but eh story.
Felt like I was jumping in halfway through the book but the book was only about 60 pages so I just finished it. I thought the art was beautiful but I didn't care much for the story but I know some will really like this.
A warning though for those of you who don't like religion there are mentions of the Christian/Catholic religion and God.
Disclaimer: I read this on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Felt like I was jumping in halfway through the book but the book was only about 60 pages so I just finished it. I thought the art was beautiful but I didn't care much for the story but I know some will really like this.
A warning though for those of you who don't like religion there are mentions of the Christian/Catholic religion and God.
Disclaimer: I read this on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 9, 2022
Not bad, not great. An interesting-ish dystopian with good art.
June 20, 2023
Dizajn likova ⭐️
Dizajn sveta ⭐️
Građenje sveta ⭐️
Boje ⭐️
Priča ⭐️
“Izgubljena doba” je strip koji sadrži postapokaliptične, fantastične, vikinške i vestern elemente i svako ko me zna zna da je taj miks nešto što najviše volim i što mi najviše prija.
Jedva, jedva, jedva čekam sledeći tom!
Dizajn sveta ⭐️
Građenje sveta ⭐️
Boje ⭐️
Priča ⭐️
“Izgubljena doba” je strip koji sadrži postapokaliptične, fantastične, vikinške i vestern elemente i svako ko me zna zna da je taj miks nešto što najviše volim i što mi najviše prija.
Jedva, jedva, jedva čekam sledeći tom!
April 4, 2024
Prvi tom stripa "Izgubljena doba" uvodi nas u jedan zanimljivo osmišljen svet. U pitanju je mešavina avanturističkog stripa i fantastike u postapokaliptičnom svetu. Naime, 1000. godine dogodio se smak sveta. Malobrojni koji su preživeli, pokušali su u narednim godinama da osnuju nove zajednice i društva. U nekim delovima imamo naznake prošlosti i nekih predanja koja su sačuvana, mada je većina predanja iz prošlosti već zaboravljena. Pratimo jedno od plemena na koje je društvo nakon apokalipse podeljeno. Postoji mogućnost za napredak i spas, ali naravno, šanse su male. Pošto je ceo svet nepoznat, postepeno se upoznajemo sa detaljima, narodima, živim svetom i opasnostima koje su pretnja po život našim junacima na njihovom putovanju. Opasnost vreba na svakom koraku, čak i od drugih ljudi.
Crtež i kolor su odlični, bar što se tiče mog ukusa. Čitao sam i neke druge radove umetnika, tako da sam ovde išao na provereno prethodno iskustvo. Scenario je međutim mogao biti malo bolji. Možda je problem i u relativno malom broju stranica, pa priča nema previše prostora da "procveta" i da maksimum čitaocu. Zbog toga nije bilo prostora da se preterano povežem sa pričom i junacima, osim za glavnu junakinju koja je naravno najviše prisutna. Priča je puna akcije, stalnih pretnji, jer je ovaj izmaštani svet sam po sebi prepun opasnosti i raznih drevnih misterija. Sve u svemu, scenario jeste dobar, ali je po mom mišljenju mogao biti i nešto bolji. Celokupan utisak koji strip ostavlja je vrlo dobar. Preostaje da sačekam nastavak. Vama do tada preporučujem prvi deo, ako ga do sada niste nabavili. Naravno, uz napomenu da je u pitanju prvi tom planiranog serijala, kako ne bi očekivali kompletnu priču u jednom delu.
Crtež i kolor su odlični, bar što se tiče mog ukusa. Čitao sam i neke druge radove umetnika, tako da sam ovde išao na provereno prethodno iskustvo. Scenario je međutim mogao biti malo bolji. Možda je problem i u relativno malom broju stranica, pa priča nema previše prostora da "procveta" i da maksimum čitaocu. Zbog toga nije bilo prostora da se preterano povežem sa pričom i junacima, osim za glavnu junakinju koja je naravno najviše prisutna. Priča je puna akcije, stalnih pretnji, jer je ovaj izmaštani svet sam po sebi prepun opasnosti i raznih drevnih misterija. Sve u svemu, scenario jeste dobar, ali je po mom mišljenju mogao biti i nešto bolji. Celokupan utisak koji strip ostavlja je vrlo dobar. Preostaje da sačekam nastavak. Vama do tada preporučujem prvi deo, ako ga do sada niste nabavili. Naravno, uz napomenu da je u pitanju prvi tom planiranog serijala, kako ne bi očekivali kompletnu priču u jednom delu.
June 16, 2021
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review :)
In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book.
The comic continues thousands of years after the apocalypse and you learn what has changed with the human world. You follow Primus, one of the clan leaders, and he may hold the key to their salvation, to secure a better future for his daughter Elaine and everyone else.
The action happened really quickly and there is a lot of fighting and death involved. which meant you did not spend that much time with a lot of characters. None of the characters left a huge impression on me, but I still want to find out more about them.
This felt like a very good introduction into an interesting series. The world is compelling and thought-provoking, so I will gladly look for the second volume and continue the story.
In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book.
The comic continues thousands of years after the apocalypse and you learn what has changed with the human world. You follow Primus, one of the clan leaders, and he may hold the key to their salvation, to secure a better future for his daughter Elaine and everyone else.
The action happened really quickly and there is a lot of fighting and death involved. which meant you did not spend that much time with a lot of characters. None of the characters left a huge impression on me, but I still want to find out more about them.
This felt like a very good introduction into an interesting series. The world is compelling and thought-provoking, so I will gladly look for the second volume and continue the story.
June 20, 2021
Thank you to Netgalley for the review copy.
In a brutal tribal world, a meteor storm and the endless clouds following forced humanity into caves for centuries, waiting for sunlight to return. But humanity had flourished before those events, having a medieval way of living. The survivors of the Age of Gloom must now work harder to survive or recover the lost knowledge of their ancestors.
This was a good first installment, it does a lot of set up and background work for the plot to, hopefully, move forward significantly in the second volume.
The only character there is really a chance to try and start to know is the MC, Elaine, whose name is really modern compared to everyone else. It's a weird choice that takes some getting used to.
I really liked the art, it had a beautiful colour palette and some softness to it.
Overall, it was a quick and enjoyable read. I think the story has potential to grow in scope and scale as it progresses.
In a brutal tribal world, a meteor storm and the endless clouds following forced humanity into caves for centuries, waiting for sunlight to return. But humanity had flourished before those events, having a medieval way of living. The survivors of the Age of Gloom must now work harder to survive or recover the lost knowledge of their ancestors.
This was a good first installment, it does a lot of set up and background work for the plot to, hopefully, move forward significantly in the second volume.
The only character there is really a chance to try and start to know is the MC, Elaine, whose name is really modern compared to everyone else. It's a weird choice that takes some getting used to.
I really liked the art, it had a beautiful colour palette and some softness to it.
Overall, it was a quick and enjoyable read. I think the story has potential to grow in scope and scale as it progresses.
June 12, 2021
Although there isn't anything here that I feel I haven't seen numerous times beforehand, I thought the writing was good and the artwork was awesome. It's a genre that I easily vibe with. If you like stories set thousands of years in the future where we are tribal again then this is your speed. If not, still pick it up. It's well done. I would buy this and pass it along to some newer writers I've read so they have a grasp on how to tell a story. It's a graphic novel well told.
June 17, 2021
This was my first read from NetGalley. When I chose this one I didn't realize it was a graphic novel. I figured I'd go ahead and check it out even if I don't read many of those. I was pleasantly surprised. The artwork throughout is gorgeous! I liked the brief location and history setup at the beginning of the book and from there the action picks up right away. It ebbs and flows a few times in the brief 60+ pages available for the story. I believe that is the hardest part for me is getting used to such a short sampling of the story. But to be honest it did really leave me wanting to see/read more of this adventure and see where things go from here.
June 12, 2021
This alternate-history graphic novel does have potential, but it just wasn't compelling enough for me to continue with the series. Plus I sense there may be some catholic propaganda coming up which I'm not really a big fan of.
On the bright side the art was gorgeous!
On the bright side the art was gorgeous!
June 9, 2021
2,5/5. It was okay. The art was pretty and there was cool action too, but unfortunately the story was too classic for my taste, it lack originality and maybe some depth in the characters development for me to really feel engage in it. I won't continue.
August 7, 2021
THE LOST AGES, VOLUME 1 was an interesting graphic novel that takes place in an alternative Earth. In the year 1000, the world was destroyed by a prophesied apocalypse that sent humanity back to cavemen times. Now centuries later humans live in a precarious balance of clans trying to survive in a harsh and unforgiving wilderness.
The worldbuilding in this volume was done really well with a nice prologue section that set up the history and easily explained what happened during the apocalypse. The story itself revolves around Elaine and her father, the Primus of their clan, who carries knowledge of a way to return to a more prosperous life but this change would upset the careful rules the clans follow.
THE LOST AGES was incredibly fast paced as it moved through events and I almost found it moving too fast because it made it hard to really connect to the emotions of the characters when everything was rushing by. That being said, I am interested in the story and since this ends on a cliffhanger, I’m definitely curious to see what will happen next.
In terms of the art, I really enjoyed the style and the barren landscapes were drawn and colored really beautifully. The costuming of the tribal groups was also really cool and even in the crowded fight scenes there was enough distinctness to still tell characters apart.
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
The worldbuilding in this volume was done really well with a nice prologue section that set up the history and easily explained what happened during the apocalypse. The story itself revolves around Elaine and her father, the Primus of their clan, who carries knowledge of a way to return to a more prosperous life but this change would upset the careful rules the clans follow.
THE LOST AGES was incredibly fast paced as it moved through events and I almost found it moving too fast because it made it hard to really connect to the emotions of the characters when everything was rushing by. That being said, I am interested in the story and since this ends on a cliffhanger, I’m definitely curious to see what will happen next.
In terms of the art, I really enjoyed the style and the barren landscapes were drawn and colored really beautifully. The costuming of the tribal groups was also really cool and even in the crowded fight scenes there was enough distinctness to still tell characters apart.
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
July 1, 2022
A book that’s mostly setup and world building follows a clan on a quest for prosperity and survival centuries after an extinction event. The art is very beautiful, think Thorgal and the story intriguing if not satisfying, it doesn’t exactly get going by book’s end. A solid 3.5/5 and I expect book 2 will be better with some form of plot progression.
March 28, 2021
Je suis très enthousiaste après la lecture du premier tome d'une nouvelle série bd signée Jérôme Le Gris au scénario et Didier Poli pour le dessin. L'héroic fantasy n'est habituellement pas ma tasse de thé mais j'ai bien accroché à cette histoire. Le fort des Landes est le premier tome de la série Les Âges perdus.
Tout débute à l'abbaye de Cluny, la veille de l'an Mil, tandis qu'un moine copiste est attelé à un manuscrit. Soudain les cieux s'enflamment et la Terre est ravagée. La nuit s'abat sur la planète et les quelques humains survivants se réfugient dans les grottes. Le scénario brode autour d'une peur apocalyptique bien connue à cette période. Lorsque plusieurs millénaires plus tard le Soleil apparaît de nouveau, les humains se sont organisés en groupes nomades. Chaque clan doit respecter un territoire et un calendrier. Pourtant, Primus, un chef de clan, pense avoir trouvé avec l'engrain, une façon de sédentariser son peuple et de le nourrir. Cependant cela va à l'encontre des règles édictées par les clans. À sa mort, sa fille Elaine se retrouve avec la charge de mener à bien le projet de son père et de défendre son peuple. Grâce aux mystérieux manuscrits conservés par son père, elle va partir sur les traces de la Terre des Meutes, vestige des villes passées où elle espère trouver des réponses.
Le récit ramène l'humanité à l'époque paléolithique, période durant laquelle elle ne connaît ni l'agriculture ni l'élevage ; les hommes y sont chasseurs-cueilleurs et n'ont plus connaissance des techniques passées. Dans ce monde postapocalyptique, l'humain est constamment attaqué par des créatures féroces et en proie à une nature hostile. Il n'y a pas à dire le manuscrit médiéval est résistant et offre la clé d'une civilisation nouvelle. J'ai hâte de lire la suite de cette série, alors que je préfère largement les one shot d'habitude. Bref, c'est sympa de sortir de sa zone de confort quand le contenu est au rendez-vous !
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Tout débute à l'abbaye de Cluny, la veille de l'an Mil, tandis qu'un moine copiste est attelé à un manuscrit. Soudain les cieux s'enflamment et la Terre est ravagée. La nuit s'abat sur la planète et les quelques humains survivants se réfugient dans les grottes. Le scénario brode autour d'une peur apocalyptique bien connue à cette période. Lorsque plusieurs millénaires plus tard le Soleil apparaît de nouveau, les humains se sont organisés en groupes nomades. Chaque clan doit respecter un territoire et un calendrier. Pourtant, Primus, un chef de clan, pense avoir trouvé avec l'engrain, une façon de sédentariser son peuple et de le nourrir. Cependant cela va à l'encontre des règles édictées par les clans. À sa mort, sa fille Elaine se retrouve avec la charge de mener à bien le projet de son père et de défendre son peuple. Grâce aux mystérieux manuscrits conservés par son père, elle va partir sur les traces de la Terre des Meutes, vestige des villes passées où elle espère trouver des réponses.
Le récit ramène l'humanité à l'époque paléolithique, période durant laquelle elle ne connaît ni l'agriculture ni l'élevage ; les hommes y sont chasseurs-cueilleurs et n'ont plus connaissance des techniques passées. Dans ce monde postapocalyptique, l'humain est constamment attaqué par des créatures féroces et en proie à une nature hostile. Il n'y a pas à dire le manuscrit médiéval est résistant et offre la clé d'une civilisation nouvelle. J'ai hâte de lire la suite de cette série, alors que je préfère largement les one shot d'habitude. Bref, c'est sympa de sortir de sa zone de confort quand le contenu est au rendez-vous !
#lesâgesperdusdargaud #NetGalleyFrance #bd #instabd #bookstagram #dargaud #heroicfantasy
June 13, 2021
It's Earth, Jim, but not as we know it. An apocalypse has kicked us all back into the stone age (which is not that bad as it was only the year 999 AD anyway), and the clans are now circling round Anglia, following some weird rota system where they travel from region to region, having their allotted time in specific fortified areas, catching the local animals and avoiding all the wolves, bears and vultures that might want to do their own catching for themselves. One guy, however, wants to take his clan off-script, as he knows something nobody else does. We all know, however, that he is being too stubborn for his own good, and tragedy results. It's then up to his daughter to face exile, and try and complete the dead clansman's quest.
Thus is the set-up for what has the potential to be quite a good fantasy series. It's certainly well-drawn, and beyond a couple of peculiar landscapes this really looks the part. It's just the script that needs a boot up to the next level for this to be a must-buy. We get so little character from these pages that the people's names and all the terms of the world come across as meaningless gobbledygook. It's also a little repetitive, and when it's not padding itself out it's kind of obvious what's going to happen, except for one dramatic twist. But to the defence of the series this is destined to come (and this has been translated toot sweet so we don't know how many more volumes we can expect) this opening book was always designed as just a set-up, world-building exercise. There is evidence here that the makers know enough of what they're doing to have a more concise, engaging and mumbo-jumbo-free future in the offing. In isolation this book only deserves three stars, imho, but the whole cycle could earn a four by the time it finishes.
Thus is the set-up for what has the potential to be quite a good fantasy series. It's certainly well-drawn, and beyond a couple of peculiar landscapes this really looks the part. It's just the script that needs a boot up to the next level for this to be a must-buy. We get so little character from these pages that the people's names and all the terms of the world come across as meaningless gobbledygook. It's also a little repetitive, and when it's not padding itself out it's kind of obvious what's going to happen, except for one dramatic twist. But to the defence of the series this is destined to come (and this has been translated toot sweet so we don't know how many more volumes we can expect) this opening book was always designed as just a set-up, world-building exercise. There is evidence here that the makers know enough of what they're doing to have a more concise, engaging and mumbo-jumbo-free future in the offing. In isolation this book only deserves three stars, imho, but the whole cycle could earn a four by the time it finishes.
June 29, 2021
The Lost Ages is an interesting fantasy story that hinges on the set-up that a huge catastrophe rendered the Earth as primitive, perhaps more-so, as the stone age for thousands of years. This was the result of a huge meteor storm in 1000 AD that caused a literal "dark age", killing a lot of life on the planet. Humans cowered in caves and basically just existed from then on. Set "many thousands of years in the future" from that point, the world has gradually moved back to a point where it could be seen as your typical high fantasy setting not unlike Conan. This alternate earth has evolved without humans in any sort of dominant role much of its existence, meaning that fearsome beasts are high up the food chain and are evolved for bloodthirsty precision when it comes to hunting the last shreds of humanity.
We find out later, than records of the before times do exist and the main character's father Primus is attempting to harness some of the advanced (for 1000 AD) technology found within. This of course angers other tribes and forces our main characters on an adventure to find a new homeland and learn from these old texts. While this book really only gets moving along plot-wise at the very end, I will be excited to read more of this. The unique premise, much different than what I'm used to with sort of book, and the gorgeous artwork made me an immediate fan, so I hope this lasts for a while. If you are a fan of high-fantasy and especially things under the Robert E. Howard umbrella, such as Conan, I'd definitely recommend checking this out.
We find out later, than records of the before times do exist and the main character's father Primus is attempting to harness some of the advanced (for 1000 AD) technology found within. This of course angers other tribes and forces our main characters on an adventure to find a new homeland and learn from these old texts. While this book really only gets moving along plot-wise at the very end, I will be excited to read more of this. The unique premise, much different than what I'm used to with sort of book, and the gorgeous artwork made me an immediate fan, so I hope this lasts for a while. If you are a fan of high-fantasy and especially things under the Robert E. Howard umbrella, such as Conan, I'd definitely recommend checking this out.
June 14, 2021
On December 999, a monastic scribe is finishing a book. An apocalypse occurs in 1000 where all knowledge is destroyed. Then several millennia later Primus, a Moors clan leader finds a scrap of pre-apocalyptic knowledge. A few thousand years later, the clans have separated in hunting specific herds. Hey also share the forts. If a clan tries to use a fort at the wrong time, it means instant death. However he has discovered that wheat is growing in the fort. Primus can’t wait to let Elaine his daughter know that wheat can be grown. (The earth. Doesn’t normally grow plant life successfully.). The Moon clan tells Primus if he and the clan leave now, he won’t kill them. Primus continues to stay telling and showing Elaine the scraps of print that has survived the apocalypse telling Elaine there must be a center for this kind of knowledge which may give humanity a chance to live better than they do now. Will Elaine find it?
The graphic novel is about self determination and hope. It is an excellent beginning of a series.. it aroused my curiosity to see what was going to happen. The illustrations are expertly drawn and colored.making I did notmy want the volume not to end.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
The graphic novel is about self determination and hope. It is an excellent beginning of a series.. it aroused my curiosity to see what was going to happen. The illustrations are expertly drawn and colored.making I did notmy want the volume not to end.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
June 10, 2021
I was lucky to receive an eARC of "The Lost Ages 1" thanks to Europe Comics and NetGalley. Regardless, I would like to emphasize that, while I received the eARC, this is my honest opinion regarding the graphic novel.
The blurb of "The Lost Ages 1" sparked my interest right away, and it did not disappoint.
This graphic novel functions as an introduction to the story of the Lost Ages, and thus, focuses more on world-building. I like the setting of the story, as it makes the whole setup of the plot even more dramatic. Humans are forced to return to the nomadic lifestyle, as humanity lost all remains of the society from the year 1000, or did they not?
We, as readers, follow this story from the perspective of Elaine. This woman is part of the generation that experienced the sun's reappearance and tried to survive in the post-apocalyptic world and society.
Furthermore, the art style of the graphic novel is appealing and able to convey all the drama of the story.
Concluding, I recommend this graphic novel to fans of Apocalyptic stories, as this graphic novel provides you with everything one would wish for in this genre. I can't wait to continue this adventure in sequential graphic novels!
** Disclaimer **
This review is based on my personal opinion and written with no intention to offend anyone!
The blurb of "The Lost Ages 1" sparked my interest right away, and it did not disappoint.
This graphic novel functions as an introduction to the story of the Lost Ages, and thus, focuses more on world-building. I like the setting of the story, as it makes the whole setup of the plot even more dramatic. Humans are forced to return to the nomadic lifestyle, as humanity lost all remains of the society from the year 1000, or did they not?
We, as readers, follow this story from the perspective of Elaine. This woman is part of the generation that experienced the sun's reappearance and tried to survive in the post-apocalyptic world and society.
Furthermore, the art style of the graphic novel is appealing and able to convey all the drama of the story.
Concluding, I recommend this graphic novel to fans of Apocalyptic stories, as this graphic novel provides you with everything one would wish for in this genre. I can't wait to continue this adventure in sequential graphic novels!
** Disclaimer **
This review is based on my personal opinion and written with no intention to offend anyone!
July 9, 2021
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review :)
"In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book."
The book is so short but is so FULL of story! I really loved a lot this graphic novel , even if the start is a little slow. After the apocalypse we see a "new" wild world, it follows Primus one of the clan leaders who has the secret for a better future for her family, Elaine.
It's so fast to read and the action is in every turn of pages. The artstyle is really great for this kind of stories and the creatures there are like those prehistoric animals: big, furious, bloodthirsty and ready to kill at first sight. We get to know the characters a little but at least Elaine is an interesting one, and makes me want to find out more about them all.
The ending is really amazing, just to keep reading the next books.
"In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book."
The book is so short but is so FULL of story! I really loved a lot this graphic novel , even if the start is a little slow. After the apocalypse we see a "new" wild world, it follows Primus one of the clan leaders who has the secret for a better future for her family, Elaine.
It's so fast to read and the action is in every turn of pages. The artstyle is really great for this kind of stories and the creatures there are like those prehistoric animals: big, furious, bloodthirsty and ready to kill at first sight. We get to know the characters a little but at least Elaine is an interesting one, and makes me want to find out more about them all.
The ending is really amazing, just to keep reading the next books.
February 19, 2022
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A tale of survival and bloodshed, and rival clans and unchanging cycles. 'The Lost Ages' is a graphic novel that tells a post-apocalyptic story about how the world fell in 999, and how humans are a few thousand years later. They need to relearn and to rebuild everything that was lost. But there are some of them that are not willing to change their way of life.
A powerful, brave female warrior is the main character of this story: Elaine. She loves her people, protects them in the best way she can and to the end. She is loyal and brave; and she is, for sure, such an emotional, human character.
It is a short, quick-reading, and it is highly recommended for those who loves adventure and action-packed books. There are so different scenes, in which we can even touch with our fingertips the ambience that the characters are breathing in that moment: sadness, emptiness, hope, faith, love, loyalty. There are heart-breaking scenes that shattered my heart in thousand pieces.
Humanity's knowledge was lost and forgotten after the apocalypse, but - does exist a way of taking everything back? Is there a way of rebuilding everything that was lost to memory?
I highly recommend you this book! I loved it!
A tale of survival and bloodshed, and rival clans and unchanging cycles. 'The Lost Ages' is a graphic novel that tells a post-apocalyptic story about how the world fell in 999, and how humans are a few thousand years later. They need to relearn and to rebuild everything that was lost. But there are some of them that are not willing to change their way of life.
A powerful, brave female warrior is the main character of this story: Elaine. She loves her people, protects them in the best way she can and to the end. She is loyal and brave; and she is, for sure, such an emotional, human character.
It is a short, quick-reading, and it is highly recommended for those who loves adventure and action-packed books. There are so different scenes, in which we can even touch with our fingertips the ambience that the characters are breathing in that moment: sadness, emptiness, hope, faith, love, loyalty. There are heart-breaking scenes that shattered my heart in thousand pieces.
Humanity's knowledge was lost and forgotten after the apocalypse, but - does exist a way of taking everything back? Is there a way of rebuilding everything that was lost to memory?
I highly recommend you this book! I loved it!
July 28, 2021
The Lost Ages 1. The Fort on the Moors puts us with humanity that is plunged into The Lost Ages. In the year 1000 the world ended with an apocalypse that changed everything. So much death, starvation, fire and hell. We are seeing the humanity trying to be rekindled and people live in clans once again and fighting one another. The place is Anglia and the search for knowledge almost destroys a clan and now the survivors need to continue and find answers. I really liked the setting and it made me hate clans and the system even more than I already do and the system still exists in our world. The hierarchy, following elders and whatnot. It's still too early to see what will happen, but the journey structure feels great and how realistic this is.
The art looks wonderful and fits well with the story. We get to see the world a lot and what a nasty and beautiful place it is both at the same time. The panorama panels highlight the comic so amazingly well. This first volume still feels a little too much like running, perhaps I would've liked to know about the past and everything more. Hopefully that'll happen in the following volumes though. Interesting read surely!
The art looks wonderful and fits well with the story. We get to see the world a lot and what a nasty and beautiful place it is both at the same time. The panorama panels highlight the comic so amazingly well. This first volume still feels a little too much like running, perhaps I would've liked to know about the past and everything more. Hopefully that'll happen in the following volumes though. Interesting read surely!
April 20, 2022
Je donne 2 étoiles et pas 1 uniquement grâce au dessin qui est magnifique et très bien exécuté.
Pour être honnête, le scénario aurait pu être intéressant mais il est mal brodé. Il y a beaucoup d'incohérence (outre les soucis historiques qu'on passe outre sous le prétexte d'uchronie, beaucoup de faits/scènes ne sont pas crédibles du tout, mais alors PAS DU TOUT). Ces dernières ont complètement cassé mon immersion dans ce premier tome. De plus, pour un tome de 56 pages, il se passe vraiment pas grand chose, ou du moins, rien de bien complexe... À tel point que je ne me suis attaché à aucun personnage. La bribe de morale écologiste que j'aurai bien volontiers accueillie n'est pas non plus développée. En somme, pour moi ce tome est une belle coquille vide...
Le résumé du deuxième tome semble plus parlant et plus tiré vers la fantasy, ce qui sauverait peut-être l'histoire. Je tenterai de lire le deuxième tome en oubliant complètement le premier, qui selon moi, n'est pas du tout marquant ou intriguant; j'ai seulement apprécié le dessin (c'est donc veritablement un des pires scénarios que j'ai pu lire en BD).
Pour être honnête, le scénario aurait pu être intéressant mais il est mal brodé. Il y a beaucoup d'incohérence (outre les soucis historiques qu'on passe outre sous le prétexte d'uchronie, beaucoup de faits/scènes ne sont pas crédibles du tout, mais alors PAS DU TOUT). Ces dernières ont complètement cassé mon immersion dans ce premier tome. De plus, pour un tome de 56 pages, il se passe vraiment pas grand chose, ou du moins, rien de bien complexe... À tel point que je ne me suis attaché à aucun personnage. La bribe de morale écologiste que j'aurai bien volontiers accueillie n'est pas non plus développée. En somme, pour moi ce tome est une belle coquille vide...
Le résumé du deuxième tome semble plus parlant et plus tiré vers la fantasy, ce qui sauverait peut-être l'histoire. Je tenterai de lire le deuxième tome en oubliant complètement le premier, qui selon moi, n'est pas du tout marquant ou intriguant; j'ai seulement apprécié le dessin (c'est donc veritablement un des pires scénarios que j'ai pu lire en BD).
July 25, 2021
Art: I loved the art and the colours for this graphic novel.
Plot: Pretty good but not super original. The world goes through a near-extinction event via, comments around 1000 years C.E. and civilization is completely destroyed. Fast-forward a few thousand years and the planet is a much different harsher environment where humanity struggles to survive.
Characters: I liked them but I wish I got to know them better, especially the leading lady, Elaine. She had some great kick-ass moments at the beginning but you didn’t really get to know her and the other characters she travels with. There was very little dialogue for the last quarter of the story, just voice over’s from Elaine, wording building, which was okay but I wanted to get to know her and her companions better.
Page Turner: Sort of. I wanted to know more so I kept reading but I wasn’t flying through the pages.
Read More: Yes, I’d defiantly want to read the next instalment.
Special thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for sharing this digital copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Plot: Pretty good but not super original. The world goes through a near-extinction event via, comments around 1000 years C.E. and civilization is completely destroyed. Fast-forward a few thousand years and the planet is a much different harsher environment where humanity struggles to survive.
Characters: I liked them but I wish I got to know them better, especially the leading lady, Elaine. She had some great kick-ass moments at the beginning but you didn’t really get to know her and the other characters she travels with. There was very little dialogue for the last quarter of the story, just voice over’s from Elaine, wording building, which was okay but I wanted to get to know her and her companions better.
Page Turner: Sort of. I wanted to know more so I kept reading but I wasn’t flying through the pages.
Read More: Yes, I’d defiantly want to read the next instalment.
Special thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for sharing this digital copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
June 18, 2021
I received an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher.
The Fort on the Moors is the first volume in The Lost Ages, a post-apocalyptic fantasy graphic novel set thousands of years after a cataclysmic event. Meteors fell from the sky, and humanity hid in caves. After some time, the Earth began to reset itself, and humanity emerged from the caves only to find a dangerous, hungry planet.
We follow some people from one of a handful of clans. These clans split a chunk of land, rotating through preexisting structures as animal migrations allow. These hunter-gatherers have loose alliances with each other, as long as the rules are followed.
Then ancient knowledge enters the picture. One clan risks starting a war to see if they finally figured out agriculture, but they quickly realize not everyone wants to move past hunter-gatherer lifestyles. The knowledge is passed down one last time, and the newest knowledge holder needs to escape the trivialities of clan-justice in order to possibly save them all.
The volume leaves off just after the setup for the rest of the series is done. That being said, the issues grouped together do flow nicely, and the stopping point is a natural breakpoint.
All in all, is The Fort on the Moors or even The Lost Ages anything new or innovative? Not really. Is it entertaining? Yup. Is the art good? Spectacular. Will I be following along with this one? Absolutely.
The Fort on the Moors is the first volume in The Lost Ages, a post-apocalyptic fantasy graphic novel set thousands of years after a cataclysmic event. Meteors fell from the sky, and humanity hid in caves. After some time, the Earth began to reset itself, and humanity emerged from the caves only to find a dangerous, hungry planet.
We follow some people from one of a handful of clans. These clans split a chunk of land, rotating through preexisting structures as animal migrations allow. These hunter-gatherers have loose alliances with each other, as long as the rules are followed.
Then ancient knowledge enters the picture. One clan risks starting a war to see if they finally figured out agriculture, but they quickly realize not everyone wants to move past hunter-gatherer lifestyles. The knowledge is passed down one last time, and the newest knowledge holder needs to escape the trivialities of clan-justice in order to possibly save them all.
The volume leaves off just after the setup for the rest of the series is done. That being said, the issues grouped together do flow nicely, and the stopping point is a natural breakpoint.
All in all, is The Fort on the Moors or even The Lost Ages anything new or innovative? Not really. Is it entertaining? Yup. Is the art good? Spectacular. Will I be following along with this one? Absolutely.
July 25, 2021
Art: I loved the art and the colours for this graphic novel.
Plot: Pretty good but not super original. The world goes through a near-extinction event via, comments around 1000 years C.E. and civilization is completely destroyed. Fast-forward a few thousand years and the planet is a much different harsher environment where humanity struggles to survive.
Characters: I liked them but I wish I got to know them better, especially the leading lady, Elaine. She had some great kick-ass moments at the beginning but you didn’t really get to know her and the other characters she travels with. There was very little dialogue for the last quarter of the story, just voice over’s from Elaine, wording building, which was okay but I wanted to get to know her and her companions better.
Page Turner: Sort of. I wanted to know more so I kept reading but I wasn’t flying through the pages.
Read More: Yes, I’d defiantly want to read the next instalment.
Plot: Pretty good but not super original. The world goes through a near-extinction event via, comments around 1000 years C.E. and civilization is completely destroyed. Fast-forward a few thousand years and the planet is a much different harsher environment where humanity struggles to survive.
Characters: I liked them but I wish I got to know them better, especially the leading lady, Elaine. She had some great kick-ass moments at the beginning but you didn’t really get to know her and the other characters she travels with. There was very little dialogue for the last quarter of the story, just voice over’s from Elaine, wording building, which was okay but I wanted to get to know her and her companions better.
Page Turner: Sort of. I wanted to know more so I kept reading but I wasn’t flying through the pages.
Read More: Yes, I’d defiantly want to read the next instalment.
May 26, 2021
Un récit plutôt sympa
Mots clés : Bande-dessinée, historique, science-fiction, apocalyptique
C’était une lecture plutôt sympa. Le format est assez court (seulement 55 pages) mais je trouve que l’histoire s’arrête pile au bon moment. On a donc une histoire de science-fiction où la civilisation et le savoir ont été éradiqué une fois pour laisser place à une période de chaos puis, quand le soleil fut revenu, les humains qui avaient survécu sortirent de leur cave. L’histoire est plutôt facile à comprendre et est plutôt intéressante. Malgré tout, elle ne m’a pas fait voyager plus que ça. J’en attends un peu plus du prochain volume.
Je recommande aux lecteurs aimant la science-fiction.
3/5
Merci Netgalley pour cette eCopie en échange de mon honnête opinion.
Mots clés : Bande-dessinée, historique, science-fiction, apocalyptique
C’était une lecture plutôt sympa. Le format est assez court (seulement 55 pages) mais je trouve que l’histoire s’arrête pile au bon moment. On a donc une histoire de science-fiction où la civilisation et le savoir ont été éradiqué une fois pour laisser place à une période de chaos puis, quand le soleil fut revenu, les humains qui avaient survécu sortirent de leur cave. L’histoire est plutôt facile à comprendre et est plutôt intéressante. Malgré tout, elle ne m’a pas fait voyager plus que ça. J’en attends un peu plus du prochain volume.
Je recommande aux lecteurs aimant la science-fiction.
3/5
Merci Netgalley pour cette eCopie en échange de mon honnête opinion.
June 11, 2021
After three terrible books, this was amazing! The Art is Gorgeous! There are so many Bad Ass Women (like one is burned alive for the sake of her clan). Also, the world-building *chefs kiss*, while it is a bit heavy on the telling instead of showing, but the showing makes up for it ultimately.
I honestly have a billion questions from an Anthropological standing of how this is where they all ended up. (Like where in the world did ALL domestic animals go?) Also, are inter Clan marriages a thing? Because you would think they need to promote genetic diversity, the interactions are shown made it seem like that isn't the case.
But overall, this seems like an extraordinary adventure story, and I will be continuing it.
I honestly have a billion questions from an Anthropological standing of how this is where they all ended up. (Like where in the world did ALL domestic animals go?) Also, are inter Clan marriages a thing? Because you would think they need to promote genetic diversity, the interactions are shown made it seem like that isn't the case.
But overall, this seems like an extraordinary adventure story, and I will be continuing it.
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