Thorgal Series by Grzegorz Rosiński, Jean Van Hamme, Graza, Yves Sente, Xavier Dorison

Thorgal Aegirsson, l'enfant des étoiles... Adopté et élevé par un chef viking, il est le descendant direct d'hommes et de femmes qui ont trouvé refuge sur une autre planète, il y a très longtemps... Ses géniteurs terriens, eux, sont bien de notre époque. Ils s'appellent Jean Van Hamme, scénariste à succès (XIII, Largo Winch...), et Grzegorz Rosinski, dessinateur réaliste au trait vigoureux. Depuis 1977, date de sa première aventure, Thorgal trace tranquillement sa voie sur la route du succès... moreThorgal Aegirsson, l'enfant des étoiles... Adopté et élevé par un chef viking, il est le descendant direct d'hommes et de femmes qui ont trouvé refuge sur une autre planète, il y a très longtemps... Ses géniteurs terriens, eux, sont bien de notre époque. Ils s'appellent Jean Van Hamme, scénariste à succès (XIII, Largo Winch...), et Grzegorz Rosinski, dessinateur réaliste au trait vigoureux. Depuis 1977, date de sa première aventure, Thorgal trace tranquillement sa voie sur la route du succès. Il faut dire qu'il attire la sympathie. Par ses qualités de héros, bien sûr. Mais peut-être plus encore par ses qualités personnelles, qui font de lui un être à part dans la bande dessinée. Car Thorgal est avant tout profondément humain. Une créature fragile et incertaine, en proie au doute et à l'échec. Homme d'action mais aussi mari amoureux et père de famille attentionné... Thorgal a su séduire un large lectorat, en partie féminin, conquis par l'imaginaire foisonnant et la générosité de la série. --Gilbert Jacques less

In these new adventures, Aaricia is crowned Queen, and Thorgal will have to face many difficult tests to track down his beauty. Then they spend some happy days together in the countryside... Their first child is announced. But, alas, everything is turned upside down into horror by the jealousy of Shaniah, a teenager turned away by Thorgal. Prisoner on board the Black Galley, Thorgal becomes a plaything in the hands of Veronar, a degenerate tyrant.. moreIn these new adventures, Aaricia is crowned Queen, and Thorgal will have to face many difficult tests to track down his beauty. Then they spend some happy days together in the countryside... Their first child is announced. But, alas, everything is turned upside down into horror by the jealousy of Shaniah, a teenager turned away by Thorgal. Prisoner on board the Black Galley, Thorgal becomes a plaything in the hands of Veronar, a degenerate tyrant...This two-volume book includes “The Black Galley”. less

Taken aback by Aaricia’s disappearance, Thorgal is only a shadow of his former self. Eaten away by remorse, the young Shania accompanies him and protects him, begging his pardon… Approached by two strangers, Worgan and Galathorn, they discover that Aaricia is still alive but held captive in the court of Brek Zarith. Ready to do anything to keep himself in power, the illegitimate master of this kingdom, Sharder, uses and abuses his evil sorcerer powers... moreTaken aback by Aaricia’s disappearance, Thorgal is only a shadow of his former self. Eaten away by remorse, the young Shania accompanies him and protects him, begging his pardon… Approached by two strangers, Worgan and Galathorn, they discover that Aaricia is still alive but held captive in the court of Brek Zarith. Ready to do anything to keep himself in power, the illegitimate master of this kingdom, Sharder, uses and abuses his evil sorcerer powers. Despite all this, Thorgal will try, alone, to penetrate the impregnable fortress of Brek Zarith to save his wife and his son, Jolan.This two-volume book includes "Beyond the Shadows" & “The Fall of Brek Zarith” less

A foundling raised by Vikings discovers his extraterrestrial origin through the psycho-transmitter he carries as a talisman.

In the wild and inhospitable European far north, in the land of Scandinavian myth and runic legend, Viking warriors discover a child in a space capsule. Leif Haraldson adopts him and gives him the names of his gods: Thorgal Aegirsson, son of Thor (god of lightning) and son of Aegir (master of the sea). Upon Leif’s death, the Viking chief Gandalf the Insane isolates Thorgal from others. Only the friendship of Aaricia, the daughter of Gandalf, brightens Thorgal’s solitary childhood... moreIn the wild and inhospitable European far north, in the land of Scandinavian myth and runic legend, Viking warriors discover a child in a space capsule. Leif Haraldson adopts him and gives him the names of his gods: Thorgal Aegirsson, son of Thor (god of lightning) and son of Aegir (master of the sea). Upon Leif’s death, the Viking chief Gandalf the Insane isolates Thorgal from others. Only the friendship of Aaricia, the daughter of Gandalf, brightens Thorgal’s solitary childhood. Their mutual affection quickly turns into true love.This two-volume book includes “Aaricia”. less

Jolan has become a robust kid who is interested in everything. The strange signs he draws without knowing their meaning thoroughly intrigue his parents. During one escapade, he makes friends with a boy his age. The child seems to be lost and is terrified of adults. Along with being deaf and mute, he cannot answer questions raised by his mysterious presence.Surprised by a storm, Thorgal has been taken in by an old couple. Without boat or money, he can’t return to his village... moreJolan has become a robust kid who is interested in everything. The strange signs he draws without knowing their meaning thoroughly intrigue his parents. During one escapade, he makes friends with a boy his age. The child seems to be lost and is terrified of adults. Along with being deaf and mute, he cannot answer questions raised by his mysterious presence.Surprised by a storm, Thorgal has been taken in by an old couple. Without boat or money, he can’t return to his village. Perhaps an archery competition will allow him to buy a new boat. Of all the competitors, the beautiful Kriss de Valnor is without any doubt the most formidable...This two-volume book includes "The Archers" & “Alinoe” less

The Land of Qa: Kriss de Valnor, the deadly warrior-woman and Thorgal’s arch enemy, has Thorgal’s and Aaricia’s son abducted. She demands that Thorgal and Aaricia go on a quest to find the magical mask if they want to save their son.The Eyes of Tanatloc: Thorgal’s son Jolan, prisoner in the kingdom of Xinjin, meets the God Tanatloc. Tanatloc, at the end of his life, reacts strangely when Jolan speaks Thorgal’s name...This two-volume book includes "The Land of Qa" & “The Eyes of Tanatloc”

Thorgal, Aaricia and Kriss of Valnor are finally approaching Mavaxatl, the city of the lost god. When Thorgal understands the real goal of their mission and Kriss’s duplicity, he tries to escape. But Kriss is determined that he complete the mission...This two-volume book includes “Between Earth and Sun.

Thorgal and his family are back in Europe, where a pregnant Aaricia insists on giving birth in Northland. Unable to find a ship to sail north in the middle of winter, Thorgal sets off by land to reach his old village and bring back a drakkar. His trip takes him through the land of Saxegaard, Master of the Mountains.

Thorgal, Aaricia and Jolan sail north toward home and encounter the drakkar of Wor the Magnificent, the new king of the Northland Vikings. When Thorgal refuses to follow Wor on a raid, he and his family are left to finish the short trip on foot. When Thorgal leaves a near-term Aaricia with Jolan to find transportation, enemies appear and threaten them all. As they fight for their lives in the wild, it is from the wild that life will come.

Thorgal is back in his old village with his family, but once again his destiny catches up with him when Volsung of Nichor, sent by the snake Nidhogg, steals the belt of the Guardian of the Keys, which grants invulnerability. Nidhogg wants to destroy the Guardian and spread chaos throughout the universe, while Volsung just wants to become king of the world-but they both want Thorgal dead. And Volsung has taken on Thorgal's appearance.

A wandering Thorgal is captured and enslaved by Orgoff, a cruel man who appointed himself the local lord after defeating the old one. Orgoff wields the dreadful power of the Sun Sword, which the peasants say makes him invulnerable. Thorgal, of course, is not convinced. Escaping, he encounters the last of the rebels against the new order—and an old enemy. Together, they will have to defeat Orgoff and his allies and recover the Sun Sword.

Still travelling with Kris of Valnor, Thorgal runs afoul of a local tribe. When a mysterious old woman offers him a chance to escape the hostile villagers, he accepts. But there’s more to the bargain: She says that if he can make his way into the Invisible Fortress, he’ll be able to erase his name from the Stone of the Gods, cancelling his destiny—and finally have a chance at a normal life.

Thorgal runs afoul of a local tribe. When an old woman offers him a chance to escape the hostile villagers, he accepts. But there's more to the bargain: she says that if he can find the Invisible Fortress, he'll be able to erase his name from the Stone of the Gods, cancelling his destiny and giving him the chance of a normal life.

Three years ago, Thorgal lost his memory. Kriss of Valnor convinced him that he was her husband Shaigan, a merciless pirate, and they have been terrorising everyone—even the Vikings—ever since. Aaricia and Wolf Cub, exiled when Thorgal was recognised by one of the men from the northern village, have been captured and brought to Shaigan’s lair. In the end, it’s up to young Jolan to rescue his family with the help of a very special traveller... from the future!

In their island fortress, Kriss and Shaigan still reign over their band of pirates and raiders. But Shaigan is beginning to have doubts, and when a prisoner who knew him calls him Thorgal, the child of the stars begs the gods of Asgard to give him back his name and his destiny. In return, the gods require that Thorgal travel to the kingdom of giants and steal from their ruler... and then Thorgal will be Thorgal again... moreIn their island fortress, Kriss and Shaigan still reign over their band of pirates and raiders. But Shaigan is beginning to have doubts, and when a prisoner who knew him calls him Thorgal, the child of the stars begs the gods of Asgard to give him back his name and his destiny. In return, the gods require that Thorgal travel to the kingdom of giants and steal from their ruler... and then Thorgal will be Thorgal again. He s a child of the stars, beloved of the gods and touched by destiny, but also a reluctant hero, a simple man with simple dreams. Thorgal: an extraordinary Viking saga with strong elements of science fiction, by one of the master scriptwriters of Franco-Belgian comics. Already 13 volumes available from Cinebook! less

No such thing as a simple, happy homecoming for Thorgal... It is time at last for Thorgal to return to his family. After her rescue by Jolan however, Aaricia is not staying idle, and she tries to put together a fleet to attack Shaigan s stronghold unaware that her husband is no longer the dreaded pirate lord. By the time the two find themselves on their own island again, Aaricia is disinclined to simply forgive everything, and locks Thorgal up in a cage while she makes up her mind about him... moreNo such thing as a simple, happy homecoming for Thorgal... It is time at last for Thorgal to return to his family. After her rescue by Jolan however, Aaricia is not staying idle, and she tries to put together a fleet to attack Shaigan s stronghold unaware that her husband is no longer the dreaded pirate lord. By the time the two find themselves on their own island again, Aaricia is disinclined to simply forgive everything, and locks Thorgal up in a cage while she makes up her mind about him. He s a child of the stars, beloved of the gods and touched by destiny, but also a reluctant hero, a simple man with simple dreams. Thorgal: an extraordinary Viking saga with strong elements of science fiction, by one of the master scriptwriters of Franco-Belgian comics. 14 volumes available from Cinebook! less

Thorgal, his family and their friends Darek and Lehla have left their island to sail south and look for a safer place to live. After a storm scatters them, Thorgal and WolfCub’s boat flounders on reefs at the foot of a strange, mist-covered cliff. One perilous climb later, the little girl is trapped by a mysterious, invisible force, and her father, after going for help, discovers a very curious city cut off from the world...

Thorgal and his family have left Arachnea s island to continue seeking a place to live in peace. As they sail along unknown shores, they re attacked by pirates, then rescued by Prince Zarkaj, who takes them to his palace and pampers them especially Aaricia. But when Jolan and his mother turn out to have caught the terrible Blue Plague, the prince has them thrown into a guarded pit to die and it s up to Thorgal to escape in search of a cure... moreThorgal and his family have left Arachnea s island to continue seeking a place to live in peace. As they sail along unknown shores, they re attacked by pirates, then rescued by Prince Zarkaj, who takes them to his palace and pampers them especially Aaricia. But when Jolan and his mother turn out to have caught the terrible Blue Plague, the prince has them thrown into a guarded pit to die and it s up to Thorgal to escape in search of a cure. He s a child of the stars, beloved of the gods and touched by destiny, but also a reluctant hero, a simple man with simple dreams. Thorgal: an extraordinary Viking saga with strong elements of science fiction, by one of the master scriptwriters of Franco-Belgian comics." less

It’s been two years now since Thorgal and his family left the north to look for some hypothetical country where men might live in peace and harmony. They are sailing along a deserted and inhospitable stretch of land when Aaricia and the children convince Thorgal that enough is enough. But before they have a chance to turn around, they come across two strange characters who seem fascinated with Thorgal, and that night their boat is mysteriously torched...

Thorgal, his family, and his new friends Tiago and Ileniya have been captured by slavers while attempting to cross the desert. The two adult men are sold to the local governor as fodder for a cruel blood game, where young nobles in chariots practice their archery skills on fleeing slaves. Turning the tables on them, Thorgal earns his and Tiago’s freedom, but not the women’s – and he has made a mortal enemy in the governor’s son...

Aaricia and her children, sold as slaves to an Imperial prince, refuse to believe that Thorgal is dead, and keep trying to escape, eventually wearing off their new owner's patience. Condemned to a year of hard labour in the silver mines, they meet someone unexpected there: Kriss of Valnor, wielding the whip of a forewoman, yet a prisoner like them. Despite their mutual hatred, the two women will have to work together to escape...

Thorgal’s family is once again reunited, but the future is bleak. The hero is unconscious, dying, and his wife and children are exhausted and starving. Aaricia’s prayers bring her some hope: the goddess Frigg is willing to save Thorgal … But her husband Odin is determined to get rid of the troublesome Child of the Stars once and for all. So begins one last challenge for Thorgal and his son Jolan – a final chance to obtain what they’ve always dreamed off: a quiet, uneventful life …

Jolan has agreed to leave his family and serve Manthor, after he saved Thorgal’s life. The mysterious mage has promised him an exceptional destiny – if, that is, the young man proves worthy of it.So begins a series of trials during which Jolan, on his own at first, will meet four other youngsters. They, too, have unusual powers. They, too, are on their way to Manthor’s castle. Will they be allies, or enemies?

Jolan and his new companions have arrived safely in Manthor's home. However, harmony it isn't, and the instructions from their new master don't help. Their next task can only be accomplished if all five of them work together to open a magical gate, but once they're past that obstacle, there will be only one Chosen One—whoever succeeds in stealing Thor's shield! Are any of them up to the task?

While Jolan and his companions finally learn from Manthor what their grand destiny will be, Thorgal is still on the trail of the men who kidnapped his other son, Aniel. Along with the jolly mercenary Petrov, he sails down a frozen river aboard a blade ship—a trade vessel specially equipped to break the ice. The journey will be fraught with danger of all kinds—storms, raiders, spies, wild animals...—as well as a group of shipwrecked Vikings looking for a mysterious chest.

Thorgal has failed. Despite all his efforts, he wasn’t in time to save his son Aniel, and was forced to look on as sorcery transformed the young, mute boy into a teenager with terrible powers – the reincarnation of the Master of Red Magic. The Viking, convinced there is still a chance, is still not ready to give up. But many threats are converging, from within the city and from afar, and the stakes may be much higher than he imagines …