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Riding the wave of Métal Hurlant ’s success, Issue #8 is dedicated entirely to sci-fi. It features early concept art for The Incal (before Jodorowsky was attached) and a short story by Philippe Druillet that is darker and more abstract than his work in Heavy Metal . The paper quality here is glossy—a departure from the matte finish of previous issues.

They include case reports, clinical trials, and early medical editorials.

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Given the rarity, do not expect to find these in a dollar bin. Here is a practical guide:

Supplements provided with these issues contain detailed illustrations, charts, and maps designed to enhance reader understanding of complex medical topics. Riding the wave of Métal Hurlant ’s success,

The first ten issues are the holy grail for collectors because they set the editorial tone and contain material never reprinted elsewhere.

Collectors prize these first ten issues for several reasons: They include case reports, clinical trials, and early

Here, Bd Magazine takes a critical turn. Rather than idolizing Hergé, Issue #6 includes a nuanced piece on Tintin in the Congo and the colonial undertones in early bande dessinée . This sparked a letters-column war that lasted for three issues. It also contains a wonderful homage to The Calculus Affair with new, small illustrations by Bob de Moor.

A "best of" retrospective before the term existed. Issue #9 ranks the top 50 Franco-Belgian albums of all time (as voted by readers). Many of the rankings—placing The Black Island above Watchmen (which was still new)—are now considered hilarious historical artifacts. Still, it’s a fantastic snapshot of 1980s fandom.