Laïka #[nn]

May 2009 · Dargaud

🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English

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This volume collects the complete story of Laïka, the stray dog turned Soviet space pioneer, as imagined by writer and artist Abi. Originally serialized in 2009 by Dargaud, the graphic novel blends historical fact with poetic fiction to recount the canine cosmonaut's brief, tragic journey aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957, exploring themes of sacrifice and the Cold War space race through stark, expressive artwork.

Laïka #nn (2009) offers a poignant, meticulously drawn portrait of the Soviet space dog whose historic flight marked a pivotal moment in human exploration. Written and illustrated by Nick Abadzis, with inks and colors by Abadzis and Hilary Sycamore, the story unfolds with quiet intensity, focusing on the emotional weight behind the mission and the lives intertwined with Laika’s journey. The cover, also by Abadzis, captures the solemn grace of a creature bound for the unknown.

writer, artist, inker Nick Abadzis · colorist Hilary Sycamore · cover Nick Abadzis

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writer, artist, inker Nick Abadzis

colorist Hilary Sycamore

cover pencils, inks Nick Abadzis

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A telling of how Laika became the first living creature to travel from Earth into space and how the experience affected those who prepared her for her journey.

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