Z is for Zorglub [Paperback]

The legendary adventures of reporters Spirou and Fantasio, their squirrel Spip, and Franquins Marsupilami. The 13th title of a series as fundamental as Tintin - 75 years of the finest comic tradition!A hairdryer sent by an unknown party temporarily turns Fantasio into a docile automaton. Coming to his senses in a moving, but driver-less, car, he hears the voice of his abductor, who introduces himself as Zorglub. When an accident allows Fantasio to escape, the mysterious kidnapper tries again with Spirou. In fact, the abductions only purpose is to send the Count of Champignac a message  he and Zorglub are old acquaintances. But what is the enigmatic genius planning?Andr? Franquin was as important and influential throughout his career as Herg?, moulding and training dozens of artists through his long years at Spirou magazine. Creator of the Marsupilami and of Gomer Goof, he was in charge of Spirou & Fantasio for 20 years. Extraordinary prolific author of the golden age of BD  250 title  Greg is best known for creating the outrageous Achille Talon and the poetic Olivier Rameau. Jid?hem, who partnered with Franquin on both Spirou and Gomer, is also a legend of the comic world, and creator of popular children series Sophie.