Gorilla in the Mist
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Gorilla in the Mist
29.99 €
The album includes two stories: "Gorilla in the Mist" and "Ordinary Vacation."
In the first, Spiru and Fantasio set off on an expedition to Kilimakali to photograph the lives of mountain gorillas. In the village of Molomonga, they learn that strange things are happening at the mine. Six months ago, Dr. Zwart went into the forest and never returned, and then natives began disappearing. Terror reigns in the village: the natives are convinced that gorillas are abducting people! Mine engineers convince Spiru and Fantasio that there are no gorillas on the southern slope of Kilimakali. That evening, out of nowhere, the travelers' car bursts into flames. Fortunately, they manage to retrieve the box containing the camera equipment, otherwise they would have had to abandon the ascent. The next morning, the friends, accompanied by a guide and three porters, leave the mine. As they cross the river, the rope bridge collapses beneath them, and some of their equipment sinks. Then one of the porters disappears. And when, exhausted by the difficult journey, they finally reach the misty land of the monkeys, their camp is surrounded by warriors of the Wagundu tribe. Of course, all this is no accident, and the friends soon discover who is hindering them and why...
In the second story, Spiru and Fantasio go on vacation in search of new experiences. In a southern city, they park their blue convertible near a casino and head downtown. Fantasio accidentally forgets the key in the ignition. At that very moment, oil magnate Ibn Masud emerges from the casino. In half an hour, he lost two million at roulette. He looks for the red convertible with its driver and, furious, strides toward Spiru and Fantasio's convertible, mistaking it for his own because he is colorblind. The driver is gone, but the key is in the lock! Finally, he can get behind the wheel himself! He has long been deprived of this joy, as he is infamous for his accidents. And now the blue Turboturbo is hurtling toward the city center with the world's worst driver at the wheel...
The perky little boy Spirou, in his bright red groom's suit, first appeared on the cover of the magazine of the same name in 1938, is a true legend of Franco-Belgian comics. For 85 years, together with his friend, the tireless journalist Fantasio, and his faithful companion, a clever squirrel named Spip, he has traveled the world, investigating mysterious events, saving those in trouble, restoring justice and punishing villains, and making thousands of amazing discoveries along the way. The series about his adventures spans over 50 volumes, and the opportunity to draw even one story about Spirou is an honor for the best comics artists in Europe.
The most important event in Spirou's life was his meeting with André Franquin (1924–1997). The talented artist worked on the series for nearly a quarter of a century, elevating it to the level of a masterpiece of the 9th art form. Eight of Franken's best albums are being published in Russian for the first time, including "Spiru and the Heirs," "The Marsupilami Thieves," "The Bad Head," "The Moray Eel's Lair," and "The Marsupilami Nest."
"The Adventures of Spiru and Fantasio" will appeal to children aged 7 and up and their parents, who will appreciate the intricate plot, humor, and superb artwork.
In the first, Spiru and Fantasio set off on an expedition to Kilimakali to photograph the lives of mountain gorillas. In the village of Molomonga, they learn that strange things are happening at the mine. Six months ago, Dr. Zwart went into the forest and never returned, and then natives began disappearing. Terror reigns in the village: the natives are convinced that gorillas are abducting people! Mine engineers convince Spiru and Fantasio that there are no gorillas on the southern slope of Kilimakali. That evening, out of nowhere, the travelers' car bursts into flames. Fortunately, they manage to retrieve the box containing the camera equipment, otherwise they would have had to abandon the ascent. The next morning, the friends, accompanied by a guide and three porters, leave the mine. As they cross the river, the rope bridge collapses beneath them, and some of their equipment sinks. Then one of the porters disappears. And when, exhausted by the difficult journey, they finally reach the misty land of the monkeys, their camp is surrounded by warriors of the Wagundu tribe. Of course, all this is no accident, and the friends soon discover who is hindering them and why...
In the second story, Spiru and Fantasio go on vacation in search of new experiences. In a southern city, they park their blue convertible near a casino and head downtown. Fantasio accidentally forgets the key in the ignition. At that very moment, oil magnate Ibn Masud emerges from the casino. In half an hour, he lost two million at roulette. He looks for the red convertible with its driver and, furious, strides toward Spiru and Fantasio's convertible, mistaking it for his own because he is colorblind. The driver is gone, but the key is in the lock! Finally, he can get behind the wheel himself! He has long been deprived of this joy, as he is infamous for his accidents. And now the blue Turboturbo is hurtling toward the city center with the world's worst driver at the wheel...
The perky little boy Spirou, in his bright red groom's suit, first appeared on the cover of the magazine of the same name in 1938, is a true legend of Franco-Belgian comics. For 85 years, together with his friend, the tireless journalist Fantasio, and his faithful companion, a clever squirrel named Spip, he has traveled the world, investigating mysterious events, saving those in trouble, restoring justice and punishing villains, and making thousands of amazing discoveries along the way. The series about his adventures spans over 50 volumes, and the opportunity to draw even one story about Spirou is an honor for the best comics artists in Europe.
The most important event in Spirou's life was his meeting with André Franquin (1924–1997). The talented artist worked on the series for nearly a quarter of a century, elevating it to the level of a masterpiece of the 9th art form. Eight of Franken's best albums are being published in Russian for the first time, including "Spiru and the Heirs," "The Marsupilami Thieves," "The Bad Head," "The Moray Eel's Lair," and "The Marsupilami Nest."
"The Adventures of Spiru and Fantasio" will appeal to children aged 7 and up and their parents, who will appreciate the intricate plot, humor, and superb artwork.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series The Adventures of Spiru and Fantasio