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“BD” refers to Franco-Belgian comics, but let's open things up to include ALL Euro comics and GN's. Euro-style work from around the world is also welcome!

* BD = "Bandes dessinées"
* BDT = Bedetheque
* GN = graphic novel
* LBK = Lambiek
* LC = "Ligne claire"

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I could be wrong, but it seems like the "Mezi-cab" above might be a little nod to JC Mézières, who went on to do concept art for The Fifth Element, like this: (more here)

Anyway, "Enki" is Enki Bilal, previously introduced here, which includes a four-page sci-fi story.

To the best of my knowledge, these four Bilal pieces all come from his Nikopol trilogy.

Wings unfurled, a soaring grace,
Through the clouds, a boundless space,
Whispering wind, a gentle guide,
Earth below, where dreams reside.

---unknown

I believe the one above comes from the second book, La Femme Piège, which I suppose translates to "The Woman Trap," or maybe "The Trapped Woman."

Well, whilst bumbling around the net, I happened upon a guy who built a model of that very taxi, even turning it in to a model kit:

Lots more pics and notes on that project here:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/3007525/Enkis-FLYING-TAXI

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I remember reading The Woman Trap and thinking "Jill, stop. That medication's not even meant for human biology. There must be healthier ways to grieve."

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

That medication’s not even meant for human biology. There must be healthier ways to grieve.

That... strikes close to home for me, too. :S

[–] Senal 2 points 1 week ago

IIRC there was a film as well, i don't remember how much of the story was covered though.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314063/

I also can't vouch for quality.