Valérian, vu par… #[2]

A fresh creative lens on the beloved space-opera duo, this 2017 Dargaud volume pairs writer Wilfrid Lupano with artist Mathieu Lauffray for "Shingouzlooz Inc." Lauffray's cover — rendered entirely by his own hand in pencils, inks, and colors — sweeps Valérian and Laureline into a dynamic cosmic composition, the two agents surging forward against a sweeping planetary backdrop, armed and accompanied by a menagerie of curious alien creatures. It's a striking, energetic vision of these iconic characters, channeling the adventurous spirit of the series through a distinctly confident artistic voice.