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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Welcome to the offices of Spirou Magazine. Everyone here is hard at work to keep the magazine ticking, from reporters to secretaries, including editor Fantasio and even, occasionally, Spirou himself. Everyone? Well, not quite. There's that office boy, Gomer. No one's entirely sure what his job description is, or how he got hired. One thing is certain, though: he's a walking disaster zone! From work-shirking scheme to disastrous invention, enter the hilarious world of the most famous layabout of all! Gomer Goof is a master loafer. He's also a genius, if absent-minded, inventor. His laziness, his gadgets and his sheer bad luck create havoc at Spirou Magazine and drive his colleagues crazy - but he's such a likeable guy! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Die Laughing, which is executed in stark black and white, takes aim at everyone and everything in its scathing critique of modern life, but is particularly ruthless toward animal abusers, the military industrial complex, and death penalty enthusiasts. Franquin's loose but meticulous line work features expressionistic shadows and silhouettes that infuse his depressed, repressed, and oppressed characters with a disturbing manic energy. Die Laughing is filled with visual gags and gag-inducing visuals that will haunt you. A collection of darkly comic standalone strips by a cartoonist Herge (Tintin) idolised. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. Among all the things that make Gomer such a lovable rascal, there are two that are instantly recognisable: his car, and his goofophone. His old lemon, favourite target of the constabulary and every pedestrian's nightmare, is responsible for half the pollution in town - as well as many of the more. exotic accidents. The rest of the latter are mostly the result of the terrible 'musical' instrument put together by Gomer - stiff competition for the Trumpets of Jericho!

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Paperback. Condition: New. Gomer is absolutely peerless when it comes to disrupting life at Spirou Magazine, much to his boss Prunelle's and long-suffering Mr De Mesmaeker's chagrin. But don't you go underestimating him! The truth is that his laziness, his talent for invention and even his love of animals - not to mention his antiquated lemon of a car - are perfectly capable of spreading chaos anywhere, in any season. You can't even imagine what he can do when it snows!

Paperback. Condition: New. Nothing is ever simple with Gomer. Between his deplorable sense of timing, his absent-mindedness and his never-ending quest for new ways to avoid work, he causes a lot of fuses to blow - those of his colleagues, De Mesmaeker and poor Prunelle, of course, but also the actual fuses at the office. And the accountant at Spirou Publishing, Alistair Bacus, isn't happy about that at all.

Paperback. Condition: New. Batem (illustrator). Deep inside the Palombian jungle lays Monte Urticando, andancient, nigh inaccessible volcano where millennia old cactuses grow. Every 15 years they flower, and the pollen temporarily drives away most of the dangerous predators. For the Marsupilamis, though, it's also the signal for a strange and cruel tradition: it's time for the young Marsus to learn how to fend for themselves, away from the protection of their parents. Will they learn to work together to survive?

Paperback. Condition: New. Batem (illustrator). Off the coast of Palombia, a freighter is at anchor, immobilised by mysterious engine trouble. It is transporting the Zabaglione Circus and its main attraction: a black Marsupilami! When the animal escapes thanks to a kind clown, he finds himself in the middle of a jungle he has never known. And as if helping out this clumsy newcomer wasn't enough for the local Marsupilami family, they also have to face the march of progress, as a highway is built through their home!A Marsupilami born in captivity returns to the Palombian jungle. at an exciting time!

Paperback. Condition: New. Janry (illustrator). A hilarious flashback to Moscow in Soviet times for Spirou and Fantasio. Spirou and Fantasio, in transit through Paris airport, are kidnapped by French counter-intelligence: in exchange for the release of two French nationals from Soviet prisons, the KGB demanded the two reporters' assistance. Because Moscow has a problem: the mob is getting increasingly powerful and bold, and it has infiltrated the authorities so thoroughly they can't fight back anymore. They do now, however, that the big boss is someone Spirou and Fantasio have met before and simply cannot ignore.Also available: Spirou and Fantasio 1: Adventure Down Under 9781849180115 $11.95 Spirou and Fantasio 2: Spirou and Fantasio in New York 9781849180542 $11.95 Spirou and Fantasio 3: Running Scared 9781849181167 $11.95 Spirou and Fantasio 4: Valley of the Exiles 9781849181570 $11.95 Spirou and Fantasio 5: The Marsupilami Thieves 9781849181679 $15.95.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. There's no denying Gomer's genius. Mechanics, botany, chemistry, zoology, musicology His brain is capable of sudden brilliance in everything at which he tries his hand. The problem is that, brilliant or not, his inventions are never quite right for either the time, or the place. Which leads to disaster after disaster, fuelling his colleagues' aggravation. Fortunately, he still has the loyalty of his cat and gull and the unfailing affection of Miss Jeanne Gomer Goof is a master loafer. He's also a genius, if absent-minded, inventor. His laziness, his gadgets and his sheer bad luck create havoc at Spirou Magazine and drive his colleagues crazy - but he's such a likeable guy! Eight volumes already. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The disasters Gomer keeps causing at the Spirou office (and in town, and out of town, and for the Army.) sometimes drive his neighbours and co-workers to regrettable excesses. They shout at him, lock him up, occasionally try to strangle him. Yet he rarely even resents it. Watch out, though! Gomer is also a friend to all creatures big and small, and anyone going after one of his furry or feathered companions is in for a nasty surprise! Gomer Goof's laziness, his gadgets and his sheer bad luck create havoc at Spirou Magazine and drive his colleagues crazy but he's such a likeable guy! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. In Palombia, the president is throwing a lavish completion ceremony for a colossal project: a dam across the mighty river Huaytoonarro. An event that couldn't leave the Marsupilami more indifferent, for he has other piranhas to fry: Mrs Marsupilami has disappeared. Our friend's nose tells him that it was the doing of Bring M. Backalive, the famous hunter, and he rushes after the kidnapper, soon followed by Sarah and Bip. and then the situation becomes even more complicated!

Paperback. Condition: New. Batem (illustrator). In Chiquito, capital of Palombia, the old Marsupilami in the municipal zoo feels his end coming, and would like to die free, in the legendary Marsupilami graveyard. Warned by an escaped parrot, our Marsu sets off towards the city, along with Bip and Sarah, the two jungle orphans, to free his elder. There's a problem, though: Chiquito is in the middle of a revolution against its latest dictator, Baby Prinz. And in Palombia, revolution is a national sport!

Paperback. Condition: New. Gomer, friend of animals - his mischievous domestic cat and gull, but also the residents of the local zoo who all eagerly await his visits. Gomer, the adventurous chef, with his . unusual dishes cooked always in the wrong places at the wrong time. Gomer, the office boy whose mere presence can spell doom for a contract . and let's not forget Gomer the athlete! Whichever one is your favourite, in any case, they're all hilarious!

Paperback. Condition: New. Batem (illustrator). In Chiquito, capital of Palombia, there are nasty rumours flying of numerous orphans and poor kids going missing. And indeed, one evening, the son of a rich family is kidnapped along with a handful of street urchins after he sneaked out of school. The children are soon put to work in a clandestine gold mining camp. But the illegal prospectors are horrible polluters, and that's already brought them into a very angry Marsupilami's sights.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. At Spirou magazine, life goes on, punctuated by the occasional bouts of insanity of Gomer's cats, attacks by Gomer's gull, and disasters caused by Gomer's latest invention . In other words, business as usual. And at least his coworkers can have some peace while he nods off at his desk! Outside of work, though, peace is not an option. Between Goof and Officer Longsnoot, the Parking Meters War has begun - and the winner will receive a twenty-one-goof salute! Gomer Goof is a master loafer. He's also a genius, if absent-minded, inventor. His laziness, his gadgets and his sheer bad luck create havoc at Spirou Magazine and drive his colleagues crazy - but he's such a likeable guy! Twelve volumes already. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When Gomer isn't unwittingly sabotaging all work at Spirou Magazine, he naps at his desk and dreams of being a handsome, fearless action hero for Miss Jeanne - not realising that this is already how she sees him! But outside the office, out in the city streets, well, that's Officer Longsnoot's territory, and between him and Gomer - and most importantly Gomer's often apocalyptically tweaked car - a merciless war of nerves is waged every day! Gomer Goof is a master loafer. He's also a genius, if absent-minded, inventor. His laziness, his gadgets and his sheer bad luck create havoc at Spirou Magazine and drive his colleagues crazy - but he's such a likeable guy! Eleven volumes already. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Gomer is a genius and a walking hazard - it is known. But often overlooked is how he's far from the only one. In his daily efforts at subverting the professional world, he's often accompanied by his menagerie - trickster cat, temperamental gull, voracious mouse and even, on occasion, a goldfish - and his brothers in laziness and silly ideas, Jules and Bertie. Not to mention, sometimes, complete strangers instantly won over by his eagerness and imagination. Much to the chagrin of various authority figures! Gomer Goof is a master loafer. He's also a genius, if absent-minded, inventor. His laziness, his gadgets and his sheer bad luck create havoc at Spirou Magazine and drive his colleagues crazy - but he's such a likeable guy! Ten volumes already. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Spirou and Fantasio, during a daring night investigation, encounter a wounded man who is running from mysterious men. He claims they bombed an automobile factory to steal the plans of a highly advanced prototype, and that he took half of the plans and ran. Having sworn to take the documents back to their owner who has the other half the two adventurers are soon on their way to Africa. But of course, the bandits are in hot pursuit A trip to Africa turns into an unusual kind of safari for our reporter friends. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Arriving back at Champignac after their resounding victory over Zorglub and his Zorglmen poor souls enslaved by a terrible will-negating wave Spirou, Fantasio and the count discover the entire village paralysed! Another potential use of the zorglwave, and a sign that Zorglub's remorse and his promise to free all of his men may not have been entirely sincere. Discovering the truth will take time, though, and send our friends on a trip far from home Can a man such as Zorglub ever change, or will he always be the same brilliant but blundering megalomaniac? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. Batem (illustrator). The Palombian jungle is a cornucopia of strange and mysterious animal and vegetal species. Among those, a butterfly whose female has never been captured is the object of the ambitions of many scientists - and competition causes conflicts. A situation that the Marsupilami, who hates having his nap interrupted, finds positively unacceptable . although the opportunities to play with this new treetop research lab that's suddenly appeared might make up for the inconvenience!

Paperback. Condition: New. 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?

Paperback. Condition: New. Batem (illustrator). Noah, Donald, and Solorio, having rescued the rest of the children kidnapped by the ruthless gold prospectors of the Palombian rainforest, have escaped up the Boavista River, despite the rumours of terrible danger in that region. One evening, frightened by, yet drawn towards, demented laughter in the distance, they discover a lost temple, and at its top, a mysterious light. Worried about them, the Marsupilami soon joins them again - and not a moment too soon.