European Comics in Official and Fan Translations

Protecto 0 — Genesis

Lorenzo works for proTECTO, an agency of not-exactly-guardian-angels whose jobs are to protect the lives of mortals who have important roles to play in the future. Lorenzo’s charge, a carefree teenage girl named Kim, is one of the most important clients, classified as “major elite.” Unfortunately, Lorenzo gets distracted and his charge is run over by the heartless and not-entirely-stable Madame, a sort of grim reaper cruising around in a black Citroën. Lorenzo decides to go against the rules of proTECTO and fate itself to save Kim with the help of his fellow protector, Aegis, and Kim’s heartbroken older sister, Alicia.

, ,

Mr. Ash Tuesday 4 — The Vaccine of Resurrection

Mr. Ash Tuesday finally comes to the end of his wanderings. Right at the heart of Pluto and the first circles of Purgatory, Ash Tuesday comes face to face with the painful incarnations of his past. Thus the postman and his companion at last discover the true nature of Purgatory. It’s all a bit too much for Ash Tuesday, who ends up fleeing the scene and returning to Saint-Cecile. Back in Saint-Cecile, chaos rules following an overdose of Lethe (the river of forgetfulness) and a deluge of coffee rain. This is when a certain skeleton discovers the resurrection formula: the combination of forbidden coffee and sincere repentance. Finally Pluto will be purged of its population of tormented souls! But will they once again be tempted to return to the pleasures of the flesh? Of course they will!

,

Mr. Ash Tuesday 1 — Welcome!

A fatal slip on the toy car that his son had left in the bathroom, and Victor Tourterelle is dispatched straight to the other side of the mirror, to the beautiful world of chalk desert, under a sky as black as ink. No noise, not a soul. In his new state, Victor finds that he’s still fully conscious, more acutely than on earth, even. But his body is only bones. Little does the dead man know that he’s at the dawn of the wildest adventure of all time…

,

Mr. Ash Tuesday 2 — The Charon Telescope

The bony masses are gripped with blind panic ever since the new arrival, renamed ‘Ash Tuesday’, started kicking up a fuss about his post-mortem condition. Ash Tuesday manages to escape during his transfer to Saint-Luc, the adjustment center for twisted spirits. The Militia sends out search parties all over the land to try and track down the dangerous rebel escapee. But Ash Tuesday is soon recruited by a clandestine group that entrusts him with the gargantuan task of drawing up a map of all purgatory.

,

Mr. Ash Tuesday 3 — The Land of Tears

Poor Ash Tuesday, in the midst of a general uprising, is still seeking his soul which is being detained by a formidable sect. His quest plunges him right to the heart of Pluto and into the eight circles of Purgatory. Will this finally put an end to his wanderings? Why does he seem to be the only one seeking redemption? Will he ever find his way out of this labyrinth?

,

Diosamante

The Kingdom of Arhas is clenched in the iron fist of Queen Diosamante. This pitiless queen is known as much for her cruelty as for her incredible beauty. This is why mighty warriors do not hesitate to throw themselves into fatal combat, whose only aim is to share one night of love with the legendary Diosamante…only to be killed by her very hands at the time of the winter solstice.

The reputation of Urbal de Sarabba one day challenges the pride of the young queen, as this king is said to be wiser, more powerful, and loved by his people. Furious, the intrepid beauty goes in search of this man who dares cast a shadow over her.

Having barely arrived at the palace of Urbal, their meeting takes an unexpected turn when the two sovereigns fall madly in love with each other.

,