Tokyo 23 Vol. 1, Daydreaming 2, GoGo Hanasaki Detective Office 4 of 4 (Level Comics 15 June 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

The Level minimal-list mutates...and how! :D *sotto voce* BTW, I already have Level's release skeds clear to 6 July, thanks to Editor-in-Chief Demonbasher-san. Just have to get through this... and 22... and 28...

Tokyo23 © Hashimoto Eiji and Arashida Takeshi/Shinchosha
[First serialized in Comic Bunch]
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media/Level Comics

Someone designs a game to lure the increasing numbers of NEET and hikikomori back into the mainstream. Competitors are fitted with bracelets, and whoever retains the bracelet till the end walks away with a cool 100 million yen. For the washouts, however, death by bizarre means awaits...

Talk about a “novel” way of coping with a societal concern... >,<

ANN points out that Tokyo 23 takes place within the 23 wards of Tokyo and centers on Noboru, an unemployed youth whose dream is to become a martial arts fighter and rival Dan who also signs up for the ‘X Game.’ Level editor Nickyta-san raves about NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and hikikomori in the starring role and thumbs ups the meeting between aloof Dan and gung-ho Noboru. TC critic Lina-chan finds the premise similarly compelling, rates the series premiere an 8 of 10 and recommends it as a GET~!

Hashimoto Eiji- and Arashida Takeshi's Comic Bunch seinen manga was adapted into a live-action series—TOKYO23: Survival City—starring Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Yagira Yuya as Arai Noboru and Hongō Kanata (Nishi Joichiro, GANTZ Perfect Answer) as Komori Dan. The five-episode series aired between September and October 2010 on WOWOW.

Manga-ka Hashimoto Eiji-sensei's ongoing series include Chiruran: Shinsengumi Chinkonka; the alternate history Tenshou no Ryoma (in which Sakamoto Ryōma, the visionary leader of the anti-Shogun movement doesn't die by an assassin's hand); and the Yankee-troped Gakuen Heiki Mitsumaru. Wrapped up like Tokyo 23 is E.D.D. (Eliminate Dangerous Doctors). All quite intriguing titles.

Daydreaming 2 of 2+ by Yoshimura Akemi

One of Drill Sergeant Granny's grandchildren, Takato Akira, goes to live in the house where Suzuko boards. Akira's rudeness leads to squabbles with Suzuko, but Hatoko falls for Akira at first sight. Akira's susceptibility to spiritual possession further complicates the situation as the two ancestor spirits possessing him both drool over Suzuko!

Editor Adisti-san observes that this tank contains musings about the world we live in and life in general, par for the course for a Yoshimura Akemi manga. Adisti-san also asks for your patience regarding the next installment because even in its home country, the third Yume no Mahiru tankou has yet to release. This When is the next coming out? uncertainty also prompts Lina-chan to hold off buying the volumes, but she does approve of the escalating supernatural fantasy and gives Daydreaming 2 an 8 of 10.

ROMICs: Franquin's Marsupilami series premieres

André Franquin's series about a fictional black-spotted yellow monkey-like species, the Marsupilami, double launches with Marsupilami - Menangkap Marsupilami (Marsupilami, Tome 0: Capturer un Marsupilami!) and Marsupilami - Ekor Marsupilami (Marsupilami, Tome 1: La Queue du Marsupilami), the latter featuring art by Batem and story by Greg, originally published by Marsu Productions. The Marsupilami's arch-nemesis is the hunter Bring M. Backalive who lives to capture the critter, what else but breathing?

Other BDs this release: Boule & Bill - Empat Musim by Roba and Yakari dan Hantu Kayu by Derib & Job.

Level Comics manga and manhua (2011.06.15)

1. Daydreaming (Yume no Mahiru) 2 of 2+ by Yoshimura Akemi

Yume no Mahiru 「夢の真昼」 by Yoshimura Akemi Shogakukan Flowers, josei Volume 2 first published in Japan 2008.12

2. GoGo♪ Hanasaki Detective Office. (Go-Go♪ Kochira Shiritsu Hanasaki Tantei Jimusho) 4 of 4 by Watanabe Wataru [Finale]

Go-Go♪ Kochira Shiritsu Hanasaki Tantei Jimusho. 「ゴーゴー♪こちら私立華咲探偵事務所」 by Watanabe Wataru Shinchosha Comic Bunch, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan in 2007.04

3. Half an Apple (1/2 no Ringo) 11 of 14 by Koyama Yukari

1/2 no Ringo 「１／２の林檎」 by Koyama Yukari Kodansha Kiss, josei Volume 11 first published in Japan 2008.07

4. Hikayat Genji (Asakiyumemishi) 9 of 13 by Yamato Waki

Asakiyumemishi 「あさきゆめみし」 by Yamato Waki Kodansha Mimi, shoujo Volume 9 first published in Japan 1989.01

Related
Adapted from Genji Monogatari by Murasaki Shikibu

Other languages
English (Kodansha Bilingual Comics; partial)

5. Historie 6 of 6+ by Iwaaki Hitoshi

Historie 「ヒストリエ」 by Iwaaki Hitoshi Kodansha Afternoon, seinen Volume 6 (chapters 49-57) first published in Japan 2010.05

Awards
Finalist, 10th Osamu Tezuka Culture Award

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 歷史之眼 6 per 2010.10)

6. Ice Forest 7 of 9+ by Saito Chiho

Ice Forest 「アイスフォレスト」 by Saito Chiho Shogakukan Flowers, josei Volume 7 first published in Japan 2010.05

7. Jio 16 of 19 by Kishimoto Seishi

Jio 「６６６～サタン～」 by Kishimoto Seishi Square Enix Shonen Gangan, shounen Volume 16 first published in Japan 2007.03

Volume 16 chapters:
61. Welcome Home
62. All Members Gather
63. Full Moon
64. Zenom's Headquarters
*NOT Level Comics' titles

Other languages
English O-Parts Hunter (VIZ Media: 19 volumes), French (Kurokawa: 19 volumes) and Italian (JPOP)

8. Jormungand 3 of 9+ by Takahashi Keitarou

Jormungand 「ヨルムンガンド」 by Takahashi Keitarou Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen Volume 3 (chapters 12-17) first published in Japan 2007.10

Other languages
English Jormungand (VIZ Media: seven volumes per 2011.05 • volume 8 street date: 2012.01.10)

9. Officer Monju (Seigi Keikan Monju) 7 of 11+ by Miyashita Hiroki

Seigi Keikan Monju 「正義警官モンジュ」 by Miyashita Hiroki Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen Volume 7 (chapters 45-50 + omake) first published in Japan in 2009.03

Other languages
French (Kana Monju, au service de la justice Tome 8 per 2011.02 • Tome 9 street date: 2011.09.23), traditional Chinese (Taiwan Tohan: 正義警官毛九 6 per 2010.11)

10. The Ravages of Time (Huo Feng Liao Yuan) 10 of 42+ by Chan Mou

Sanguozhi Qunxiongzhuan: Huo Feng Liao Yuan 「火鳳燎原」 by Chan Mou AKA Fiery Phoenix Burns Steppes Tong Li New Youth, seinen

Other languages/serializations
Simplified Chinese 火凤燎原 (Chuang Yi: 火凤燎原 #41 released 2011.05.03) and Japanese (Media Factory 三国志群雄伝　火鳳燎原 volume 9 per 2009.12; serialized in Comic Sangokushi). The manhua is also released in Mainland China, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

11. [Series Premiere] Tokyo 23 Volume 1 of 3 by Hashimoto Eiji and Arashida Takeshi

Tokyo23 「ＴＯＫＹＯ２３」 by Hashimoto Eiji and Arashida Takeshi Shinchosha Comic Bunch, seinen Volume 1 first published in Japan in 2008.09

Adaptations
The live-action TOKYO23: Survival City, starring Yagira Yuya (Arai Noboru) and Hongō Kanata (Komori Dan) aired from September to October 2010 in Japan on WOWOW.

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European comics/BDs (2011.06.15)

1. Boule & Bill - Empat Musim (Boule & Bill 28: Les quatre saisons) by Roba
2. [Premiere] Marsupilami - Ekor Marsupilami (Marsupilami, Tome 1: La Queue du Marsupilami) by Franquin, Batem, Greg
3. [Series Premiere] Marsupilami - Menangkap Marsupilami (Marsupilami, Tome 0: Capturer un Marsupilami!) by Franquin
4. Yakari dan Hantu Kayu (Yakari, Tome 20: Le diable des bois) by Derib + Job

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Team Medical Dragon 14, Red River 3, Rainbow 20 (Level Comics 2 February 2011 manga)

Iryuu -Team Medical Dragon- © Nogizaka Taro & Nagai Akira/Shogakukan
[Serialized in Big Comic Superior]
Published in Indonesia as Team Medical Dragon by Elex Media/Level Comics

In his quest to become the ideal physician, Noboru opts out of Team Batista and joins the surgical team of Kirishima Gunji as second assistant. Problems arise when Noboru finds anomalies in the decision to take a graft in the operation. Professor Takeo then capitalizes on Noboru's “findings” to discredit Gunji.

Can Gunji acquit himself of the allegations against him? More importantly, can they save the patient? Find out in Team Medical Dragon 14, out now.

Red River 3 of 28 by Shinohara Chie

Yuri regains consciousness after having been poisoned and manages to evade the pursuit of Zuwa. But Talos blocks her way and demands that Yuri stand and fight against Zuwa. What is Talos' intention? And can Yuri win against Zuwa?

Rainbow 20 of 22 by Abe George & Kakizaki Masasumi

Mario, trying to save Setsuko from the criminals of M Loan, suffers severe beating at the hands of the boss. Bob, too, fails to eliminate the other juvies in Building 2 Cell 6 and Mario himself refuses to yield. Mario threatens to counter with a grenade, but in their escape, Mario and Setsuko are checked by the flames enveloping the hangar, prompting Mario to tell Setsuko, Save yourself...

Level Comics manga and manhwa (2011.02.02)

1. [RESKED] Brave Story (Brave Story - Shinsetsu) 4 of 20 by Miyabe Miyuki

Brave Story - Shinsetsu 「ブレイブ・ストーリー～新説～」 by Miyabe Miyuki and Ono Yoichiro AKA Brave Story: A Retelling of a Classic Shinchosha Comic Bunch, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2004.09

Volume 4 chapters:
29. Ashikawa of the Shigdra
30. The Five Orbs
31. The Mirror of Enternal Darkness
32. Not Alone
33. The Unluckiest Assassin
34. The Act
35. The Girl Who Hungered for Love
36. Beserker
37. Answer
38. Demon

Related
Adapted from Miyabe Miyuki-sensei's Brave Story light novel, post its winning the Batchelder Award (for Most Outstanding children's book originally published in a foreign language in a foreign country and subsequently published in English).

Other languages
English Brave Story (TOKYOPOP: five volumes; the Brave Story novel was published by VIZ Media 2009.11), French (Kurokawa: Tome 19 shipped 2010.12) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li)

Adaptations
The novel was adapted into an anime feature by Gonzo, which premiered in Japan on 2006.07.08. Actress/singer Matsu Takako was cast as Mitani Wataru, Wentz Eiji as Ashikawa Mitsuru, Oizumi Yo as Ki-kima, and Imai Miki as the Goddess of Destiny. The film was nominated for Animation of the Year at the 2007 Japanese Academy Awards.

2. Go Go Hanasaki Detective Office (Go-Go Kochira Shiritsu Hanasaki Tantei Jimusho) 3 of 4 by Watanabe Wataru

Go-Go Kochira Shiritsu Hanasaki Tantei Jimusho. 「ゴーゴー♪こちら私立華咲探偵事務所」 by Watanabe Wataru Shinchosha Comic Bunch, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan in 2007.04

3. Priest 14 of 16+ by Hyung MinWoo

Priest 「프리스트」 by Hyung MinWoo Daiwon C.I. Champ Comics, seinen Volume 14 first published in Korea 2003.11 Series on hiatus from volume 16

Other languages
English Priest (TOKYOPOP: 16 volumes), French (Tokebi; 16 volumes), German (Tokyopop Germany), Polish (Kasen Comics), Italian (J POP), Portuguese (Lumus Brazil) and Japanese (Enterbrain Beam comix)

Adaptations
A film adaptation starring Cam Gigandet, Paul Bettany and Maggie Q is expected to premiere on 13 May 2011 in the U.S. (Indonesian screening is slated to begin 12 May 2011.)

4. Rainbow 20 of 22 by Abe George & Kakizaki Masasumi

Rainbow - Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin 「ＲＡＩＮＢＯＷ　二舎六房の七人」 by Abe George & Kakizaki Masasumi Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen Volume 20 first published in Japan 2008.05

Volume 20 chapters:
205. You are the one
206. Zoom
207. A new religion
208. Breakdown
209. Children of the dawn
210. Drifting
211. End of all hope
212. Firestorm
213. Gate of heaven
214. Home sweet home
215. I can

Awards
Best Seinen/General Manga, 51st Shogakukan Manga Awards (2005), tied with Kawaguchi Kaiji's A Spirit of the Sun

Other languages
French (Kazé: Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin tome 16 shipped 2011.01.13) and traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press Taiwan RAINBOW少年犯罪檔案 21 per 2010.12)

Adaptations
A 26-episode anime adaptation by Madhouse, starring Oguri Shun (Minakami Mario), Kanjiya Shihori (Setsuko), Koyama Rikiya (Sakuragi Rokurouta/An-chan), Park Romi (Maeda Noboru AKA Suppon/Turtle), Fujiwara Keiji (Nomoto Ryuuji/Baremoto or Scam), Waki Tomohiro (Matsuura Mansaku/Cabbage), Kuroda Takaya (Tooyama Tadayoshi/Heitai or Soldier) and Hasome Tatsuya (Yokosuka Jou/Joe), aired in Japan between April and September 2010.

5. Red River (Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori) 3 of 28 by Shinohara Chie

Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori 「天は赤い河のほとり」 by Shinohara Chie AKA Anatolia Story Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 3 (chapters 8-10) first published in Japan 1995.11

Awards
Best Shoujo Manga, 46th Shogakukan Manga Awards (2000)

Other languages
English Red River (VIZ Media; 28 volumes), Italian Anatolia Story (Editions Star Comics; 28 volumes), German (EMA/Egmont Manga and Anime), Vietnamese Dòng Sông Huyền Bí (Tre Publishing House) and traditional Chinese 赤河戀影 (Tong Li Taiwan)

Adaptations
Eight drama CDs were released between 1997 and 2003.

Related
An artbook (Japan release: 1999.02.24), fanbook (2002.07.26) and a two-volume novel adaptation 天は赤い河のほとり　外伝　魔が時代の黎明 written and illustrated by Shinohara Chie-sensei (2007.05 and 2007.09)

6. Team Medical Dragon 14 of 25+ by Nogizaka Taro & Nagai Akira

Iryuu -Team Medical Dragon- 「医龍」 by Nogizaka Taro, Nagai Akira, Yoshinuma Mie (Medical Supervisor) Shogakukan Big Comic Superior, seinen Volume 14 first published in Japan 2007.07

Volume 14 chapters:
107. 最強の鎧
108. お返し
109. 意見
110. 口止め
111. ミルク
112. 欲しいもの
113. 弔い
114. 特権

Awards
Winner, Best Seinen/General Manga, 50th Shogakukan Manga Awards

Other languages
French (Glénat: tome 14 per 2010.11 • tome 15 street date: 2011.02.16)

Adaptations
Two seasons of the live-action adaptation, starring Sakaguchi Kenji (Asada Ryutaro), aired on Fuji TV (Season 1: April to June 2006; Season 2: October to December 2007). The series won the Best Drama award at the 49th Television Drama Academy Awards.

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Diamond Life 2, Under the Rose 4, Nanase Fire Investigator 3 (Level Comics manga out now)

Diamond Life © Fujiwara Akira/Shogakukan (First serialized in Petit Comic)
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media Komputindo/Level Comics
[Artwork provided by Level Comics]

Also, Priest 5, Ole! 4 (penultimate), The Ravages of Time 2, and Go Go Hanasaki Detective Office 2

Disregarding the Keep away! warning signs posted by Itaru, Kanae declares her love for Money is the best! wunderkind Haruki, only to be rejected. Not long after, Haruki also issues a cease and desist order to stop Kanae from ever coming over to his mansion again, before blithely going off to play shogi. Quo vadis the Haruki x Kanae relationship? Find out in the penultimate volume of Diamond Life, the top DO WANT! of this Level manga release.

Meanwhile, in the increasingly frantic, tragic, melodramatic(?) Under the Rose: Spring's Paean, Rachel, the virtuous governess of Roland's children, continues to suffer at the hands of cold-blooded second son William. Desperate, Rachel decides to drown herself. But before she can do so, she learns that the darkness enshrouding Roland's family extends farther than William...

Level Comics manga, manhua, and manhwa (2010.05.12)

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1. Diamond Life 2 of 3 by Fujiwara Akira

Diamond Life 「 ダイヤモンド・ライフ 」 by Fujiwara Akira Shogakukan Petit Comic, josei Volume 2 first published in Japan 2007.08

2. Go Go Hanasaki Detective Office (Go-Go Kochira Shiritsu Hanasaki Tantei Jimusho) 2 of 4 by Watanabe Wataru

Go-Go Kochira Shiritsu Hanasaki Tantei Jimusho. 「 ゴーゴー♪こちら私立華咲探偵事務所 」 by Watanabe Wataru Shinchosha Comic Bunch, seinen Volume 2 first published in Japan in 2006.12

3. Nanase Fire Investigator (Kasai Chousakan Nanase) 3 of 7 by Hashimoto Izo & Ichikawa Tomoshige

Kasai Chousakan Nanase 「 火災調査官ナナセ 」 by Hashimoto Izo & Ichikawa Tomoshige Shinchosha Bunch Comics, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2006.06

Fire Investigator Nanase published in English by CMX (volume 4 released 2010.05.11 • volume 5 street date: 2010.08.24)

4. Officer Monju (Seigi Keikan Monju) 5 of 9+ by Miyashita Hiroki

Seigi Keikan Monju 「 正義警官モンジュ 」 by Miyashita Hiroki Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen Volume 5 first published in Japan in 2008.03

5. Ole! 4 of 5 by Nohda Tatsuki

Ole! 「 オーレ！ 」 by Nohda Tatsuki Shinchosha Bunch Comics, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2007.09

6. Priest 5 of 16+ by Hyung MinWoo

Priest 「 프리스트 」 by Hyung MinWoo Daiwon C.I. Champ Comics, seinen Volume 5 first published in Korea 2000.01 Series on hiatus from volume 16

Priest published in English by TOKYOPOP (16 volumes; Priest: Purgatory, an original GN, is slated for release August 2010, before the Screen Gems film adaptation starring Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet, and Maggie Q premieres on 14 January 2011 in the U.S. (It had been formerly scheduled for an August 2010 release; the movie will start its Indonesian run on 2 February 2011.)

7. The Ravages of Time (Huo Feng Liao Yuan) 2 of 37+ by Chan Mou

Sanguozhi Qunxiongzhuan: Huo Feng Liao Yuan 「 火鳳燎原 」 by Chan Mou Tong Li New Youth, seinen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2001.07

Published in simplified Chinese by Chuang Yi (latest: volume 37)

8. Tomo'o (Danchi Tomoo) 8 of 16+ by Oda Tobira

Danchi Tomoo 「 団地ともお 」 by Oda Tobira Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2006.09

9. Under the Rose: Spring's Paean (Under the Rose - Haru no Sanka) 4 of 6+ by Funato Akari

Under the Rose - Haru no Sanka by Funato Akari 「 Ｕｎｄｅｒ　ｔｈｅ　Ｒｏｓｅ　春の賛歌 」 Gentosha Birz Comics Deluxe, josei Volume 4 first published in Japan 2006.11

Related series: Honey Rose (prequel; one volume, complete)

Level Comics European comics (2010.05.12)

1. Spirou: Air Keabadian (Spirou et Fantasio, tome 48: L'homme qui ne voulait pas mourir) by Morvan, Munuera, Nemiri, Lerolle
2. Spirou: Penyihir di Champignac (Spirou et Fantasio, tome 2: Il y a un sorcier à Champignac) by Franquin

Level Comics reissues (2010.05.12)

1. [RE-STO] Harlequin: The Case of Missing Secretary by Diana Palmer
2. [RE-STO] Harlequin: Emma and The Earl 1 by Paula Marshall
3. [RE-STO] Harlequin: Emma and The Earl 2 by Paula Marshall

NOTE
(1) Sources: Elex Media STO 12 May 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi (synopses, except where noted)
(2) All listed manga are priced at IDR 17,000 each, except Officer Monju 5 and Under the Rose: Spring's Paean 4 (SRP: IDR 18,000). The reissued Harlequin manga retail for IDR 12,000 apiece; the Spirou ROMICS are IDR 35,000 per volume.
(3) Links like this are Amazon.com (or other online merchants) search and/or product links (commercial), in case you're interested in another language version.

Moar summaries

Officer Monju 5 by Miyashita Hiroki

Junpei accidentally unearths a prototype of Red Monju and brings it to the police station. Christened Fugen, Red Monju captures the hearts of everyone around, inciting Monju's envy. But all of a sudden, Fugen goes berserk and attacks Junpei and Monju! What caused Fugen to go nuts? And can Monju and Junpei stop the rampaging Fugen?

Ole! 4 by Nohda Tatsuki

Finally, the deciding match in the N2 Division kicks off, but the rival team has the funding, player, and home team advantage. Can Kazusa Ole stay in N2 or will it be demoted to the amateurs' league?

Priest 5 by Hyung MinWoo

Vascar de Guillon, the Holy Knight who has lost his faith in God after his wife and children were burned alive, finds Temazorela's “crypt” and is possessed by the fallen angel. Temozarela in Vascar de Guillon's body encounters Betheal, the priest who would later turn into Beliel. Thus marks the beginning of the protracted war between the two.

[With additions from Wikipedia's Priest article]

The Ravages of Time 2 by Chan Mou

The retelling of the Three Kingdoms classic from the viewpoint of the Sima clan that would unite the warring Wei, Shu, and Wu nations continues with the Canbing assault to save Sima Lang—Sima Yi's brother—from the Luoyang prison.

Canbing leader Liaoyuan Huo succeeds in infiltrating the Guandong forces and Luoyang. But before the fearless Liaoyuan Huo can free Sima Lang, he first has to face the God of War, Lu Bu.

ROMICs: Spirou et Fantasio

Spirou and Fantasio, as Wikipedia points out, are the journalist protagonists of one of the most popular classic Franco-Belgian comic strips around, along with Hergé's Tintin and Goscinny and Uderzo's Asterix. (Not to mention the also Level-released Smurfs and Lucky Luke series.) Accompanying the newshound pair on their exploits are Spip, Spirou's pet squirrel, and scientist friend, the Count of Champignac. Franquin (André Franquin) is considered the comics' definitive author, even though it was originally created by Robert Velter (Rob-Vel) in 1938. Spirou et Fantasio would later be handled by a long line of cartoonists, among them, Jijé (Joseph Gillain); Jean-Claude Fournier; Yves Chaland; and Tome & Janry. Morvan (Jean-David Morvan) & Munuera (José-Luis Munuera) brought Spirou et Fantasio to the 21st century — with a hint of manga about it.

Level brings us two of Spirou and Fantasio's adventures in this release, one by the original Franquin and the other by the Morvan & Munuera team.

Spirou: Air Keabadian by Morvan & Munuera

Spirou et Fantasio, tome 48: L'homme qui ne voulait pas mourir (The Man Who Didn't Want To Die)
by Morvan & Munuera (Dupuis SA, 2005)

Spirou and Fantasio travel to Guaracha to help Fantasio's uncle Tanzafio hunt down Fantasio's cousin Zantafio, after Zantafio stole his uncle's journal containing the map to the fabled fountain of youth. The chase leads Spirou and Fantasio and squirrel Spip through the dense South American jungle, facing warring Guaracha Indian tribes along the way. But whatever happens, the trio will do everything to keep the petty (and not so petty) tyrant Zantafio from hogging the eternal springs.

[With additions from Spirou et Fantasio: L'homme qui ne voulait pas mourir (Amazon France)]

Spirou: Penyihir di Champignac

Spirou et Fantasio, tome 2: Il y a un sorcier à Champignac (There is a Sorcerer in Champignac)
by Franquin (Dupuis, 1951)

Spirou and Fantasio's bicycle camping trip is disturbed by strange happenings in the village of Champignac-en-Cambrousse, where they meet the egotistic windbag, Mayor Gustave Labarbe, and local aristocrat Pacôme Hégésippe Adélard Ladislas de Champignac, a genius inventor. The bizarre phenomena besetting the village include mushrooms sprouting everywhere, small animals suddenly becoming huge, calves turning into full-grown cattle only to die — all occurring in the space of mere hours. The villagers blame a passing gypsy, but the perp is actually...

[With addition's from Spirou et Fantasio: Il y a un sorcier à Champignac (Wikipedia)]

Written by Henri Gillain, this volume features the first appearance of the recurring character, the Mayor of Champignac, and the Count of Champignac who would go on to accompany Spirou and Fantasio in later adventures.

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03) who owes a debt of gratitude to Priest editor Lenny-san for the Level covers and blurbs

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