By Pierre CHRISTIN.
Illustrated by Jean-Claude Mezieres.
287 x 217 mm. 64pp ~Suitable for: 12+ years.
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Valerian and Laureline tangle with Big Space-oil …

Valerian and Laureline take a break from adventuring and go on a cruise, but Valerian feels uncomfortable among the idle and the powerful. He’s not bored for long, though, because when a quartet of mercenaries board the cruise ship to kidnap the son of the Caliph of Iksaladam, they end up taking Laureline as well. With the almighty Caliph offering a massive reward for his son’s return, Valerian’s quest to rescue his girl is suddenly hindered by every bounty hunter in the galaxy …

'Sly, subtle, brilliantly mind-boggling and moodily mysterious, this sharp saga is a trans-time tale of subtle power, dripping with devilish wit, but no matter how trenchant, barbed, culturally aware or ethically crusading, Valerian and Laureline yarns never allow message to overshadow excitement or entertainment.' - Win Wiacek [Now Read This!]

Key Points:

• A series emblematic of French science fiction
• A strong influence on science-fiction films - among others, The Fifth Element and Star Wars
• Now a major motion picture in its own right directed by Luc Besson
• An imaginative and colourful series, with lovable and complex characters - Valerian, an action anti-hero, and Laureline, an early incarnation of the strong, take-charge female.