Here we are again, returning to the realms (and reams) of Franco-Belgian comics, translated and published by Cinebook for the English-speaking market.  This time round we’re taking a peek at Antares, the third mini-series by Leo charting mankind’s attempts to colonise ‘The Worlds Of Aldebaran.’  From what I have seen here the books are part adventure story, an aspiration for the future and a meditation on humanity’s right to survive and spread.  The covers of these ‘episodes’ are full of wonders and beauty, reminiscent to me of the works of Rodney Matthews (though less pointy.)  They recapture that sense of optimism, curiosity and innocent delight we used to take in tales of alien worlds.  Let’s take a look inside and see how the body of work matches up.

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