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{{Short description|Belgian comic strip (1967–1994)}}
'''Luc Orient''' is the hero of a science fiction comic series, created in 1967 by [[Michel_Regnier|Greg]] (pseudonym of Michel Regnier), writer, and [[Eddy Paape]], artist. It belongs to the rich family of [[Franco-Belgian comics]].
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{{Infobox Comic strip
|image = Luc_Orient-comics_series.png
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|caption =Main character with the series logo
|creator = [[Greg (cartoonist)|Greg]], [[Eddy Paape]]
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|status= Discontinued
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|genre= [[Science fiction comics|Science fiction]]
|first= 1967
|last= 1994
|publisher=[[Le Lombard]], [[Dargaud]]}}
'''''Luc Orient''''' is a Belgian [[science fiction]] comic series featuring an eponymous hero, created in 1967 by the writer [[Greg (comics)|Greg]] and the artist [[Eddy Paape]]. It belongs to the large family of [[Franco-Belgian comics]].


== Synopsis ==
== Publishing history ==
''Luc Orient'' was originally serialized in the weekly ''[[Tintin (magazine)|Tintin]]'' magazine starting on January 17, 1967.<ref name="BDO-1967">{{Cite web|last=BDoublées|title=Tintin année 1967|url=http://bdoubliees.com/tintinbelge/annees/1967.htm}}</ref> It was one of the several series simultaneously launched by then-editor Greg to give the magazine a needed facelift. Luc Orient's adventures were then collected as a series of graphic novels by [[Le Lombard|Éditions du Lombard]], starting in 1969.
Luc Orient, professor Hugo Kala from Eurocristal laboratory, and his girlfriend Lora, share several adventures involving aliens (from planet Terango) and scientific mysteries. The entire serie is made of a set of 18 episodes published across a few decades, from the end of '60s to the end of '90s: despite this limited number of issues and an initial resemblance with the adventures of [[Flash Gordon]], the character had a good success in many European countries, where a small fan community is still alive.


The series continued regularly with one or two volumes per year until episode 13, ''L'enclume de la foudre'' was released in 1978. After ''Tintin'' ceased publication in 1978 (following several name changes), the later episodes were released sporadically.
While the first album seems to simply introduce the French-speaking counterpart of the adventures of [[Flash Gordon]] (sharing with it the brilliant scientist, the hero and the beautiful girlfriend), stories quickly become original and fresh and, while aimed to young readers, are filled with intriguing ideas attracting a more mature audience.
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Episode 16 was written by Paape himself. Episode 17 was not a single new story but a collection of short stories previously published in the digest-sized "Tintin Pocket" in the early 1970s and reformatted for graphic novel publication. Episode 18, released in 1994, seems to be the last in the series.
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The series was to be reprinted in an omnibus edition, two volumes in one, by [[Pictoris Studio]], under the title ''L'intégrale de Luc Orient''; but only three tomes (i.e. the first six volumes) ever appeared, between 1998 and 1999.


== Synopsis ==
At the beginning, the trio discovers a stranded spaceship with a hibernated crew of aliens: the arrival of professor Kala gives again hope with the survivors of the people of Terango (Episodes 1-2). They then travel to Terango to thwart the evil tyrant Sectan who plots to invade Earth (Episodes 3-5). Subsequent adventures involve a series of scientific mysteries. Luc and Lora even acquire superpowers in Episode 6.
Luc Orient, professor Hugo Kala from Eurocristal laboratory and his secretary Lora, share several adventures involving aliens and scientific mysteries. At the beginning, the trio discovers a stranded spaceship with a hibernating alien crew; professor Kala's arrival brings hope to the refugees from the planet Terango (Episodes 1-2). They then travel to Terango to thwart the evil tyrant Sectan who plots to invade Earth (Episodes 3-5). Subsequent adventures involve a series of scientific mysteries. Luc and Lora even acquire temporary superpowers in Episode 6.
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The first 7 albums are very representative of the entire series, and they are also known as the "Cycle of Terango". The others are unequal, kinds of compromise between ''[[Flash Gordon]]'' and ''[[Bob Morane]]''. The drawing is very traditional (Belgian school), then Paape tried to modernize its drawing.-->


==Bibliography==
The first 7 albums are very representative of the entire series, and they are also known as the "Cycle of Terango". The others are unequal, kinds of compromise between [[Flash Gordon]] and [[Bob Morane]]. The drawing is very traditional (Belgian school), then Paape tried to modernize its drawing.
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Stories were originally published in several magazines, including ''Tintin'', ''Tintin Hebdo'' and ''Nouveau Tintin''. Following is the list of stories:


# ''Le Dragon de Feu'' (''The Dragon of Fire'') (French ''Tintin'' Nos. 952-970, 1967)
==Bibliography==
# ''Les Soleils de Glace'' (''The Suns of Ice'') (''TI'' Nos. 976-997, 1967)
[[Image:Luc_orient_cover_3.jpg|thumbnail|Cover from Luc Orient Episode 3]]
# ''Le Maître de Terango'' (''The Master of Terango'') (TI Nos. 1009-1029, 1968)
# ''La Planète de l'Angoisse'' (''The Planet of Terror'') (TI Nos. 1040-1059, 1968–69)
# ''La Forêt d'Acier'' (''The Forest of Steel'') (TI Nos. 1082-1102, 1969)
# ''Le Secret des 7 Lumières'' (''The Secret of the 7 Lights'') (TI Nos. 1118-1138, 1970)
# ''Le Cratère aux Sortilèges'' (''The Crater of Spells'') (TI Nos. 1183-1196, 1971)
# ''La Légion des Anges Maudits'' (''The Legion of the Fallen Angels'') (TI Nos. 1206-1221, 1971-72)
# ''24 Heures pour la Planète Terre'' (''24 Hours for Planet Earth'') (TI No.1258-TH No. 10, 1972-73)
# ''Le 6ème Continent'' (''The Sixth Continent'') (TH Nos. 53-60, 1974)
# ''La Vallée des Eaux Troubles'' (''The Valley of Murky Waters'') (TH Nos. 83-98, 1974)
# ''La Porte de Cristal'' (''The Crystal Gate'') (NT Nos. 10-25, 1975-76)
# ''L'Enclume de la Foudre'' (''The Anvil of Thunder'') (NT Nos. 96-107, 1977)
# ''Le Rivage de la Fureur'' (''The Shores of Wrath'') (1981)
# ''Roubak, Ultime Espoir'' (''Rubak: Ultimate Hope'') (1984)
# ''Caragal'' (1985)
# ''Les Spores de Nulle Part'' (''The Spores from Nowhere'') ("Tintin Pocket" 1970; collected 1990)
# ''Rendez-Vous à 20 Heures en Enfer'' (''Rendezvous at 20:00 in Hell'') (1994)


==Sources==
Stories were originally published in several magazines, including [[Tintin (magazine)|Tintin]], [[Tintin Hebdo]]
{{refbegin}}
and [[Nouveau Tintin]]. Following is the list of stories:
* [http://bdoubliees.com/tintinbelge/series3/lucorient.htm ''Luc Orient'' publications in Belgian ''TinTin''] and [http://bdoubliees.com/journaltintin/series3/lucorient.htm French ''Tintin''] BDoubliées {{in lang|fr}}
* [http://www.bedetheque.com/serie-195-BD-Luc-Orient.html ''Luc Orient'' albums] Bedetheque {{in lang|fr}}
{{refend}}
;Footnotes
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
# Le Dragon de Feu [The Dragon Of Fire] (TI Nos. 952-970, 1967)
* [http://www.coolfrenchcomics.com/lucorient.htm Luc Orient] on Cool French Comics
# Les Soleils de Glace [The Suns Of Ice] (TI Nos. 976-997, 1967)
* {{in lang|it}} [http://www.terrediconfine.eu/luc-orient.html Luc Orient (Luc Orient - Eddy Paape e Michel Regnier, 1967)] on Terre di Confine
# Le Maitre de Terango [The Master Of Terango] (TI Nos. 1009-1029, 1968)
# La Planète de l'Angoisse [The Planet Of Terror] (TI Nos. 1040-1059, 1968-69)
# La Forêt d'Acier [The Forest Of Steel] (TI Nos. 1082-1102, 1969)
# Le Secret des 7 Lumières [The Secret Of The 7 Lights] (TI Nos. 1118-1138, 1970)
# Le Cratère aux Sortilèges [The Crater Of Spells] (TI Nos. 1183-1196, 1971)
# La Légion des Anges Maudits [The Legion Of The Fallen Angels] (TI Nos. 1206-1221, 1971-72)
# 24 Heures pour la Planète Terre [24 Hours For Planet Earth] (TI No.1258-TH No. 10, 1972-73)
# Le 6ème Continent [The Sixth Continent] (TH Nos. 53-60, 1974)
# La Vallée des Eaux Troubles [The Valley Of Murky Waters] (TH Nos. 83-98, 1974)
# La Porte de Cristal [The Crystal Gate] (NT Nos. 10-25, 1975-76)
# L'Enclume de la Foudre [The Anvil Of Thunder] (NT Nos. 96-107, 1977)
# Le Rivage de la Fureur [The Shores Of Wrath] (1981)
# Roubak, Ultime Espoir [Rubak: Ultimate Hope] (1984) [[Image:Luc_orient_cover_6.jpg|thumbnail|Cover from Luc Orient Episode 6]]
# Caragal (1985)
# Les Spores de Nulle Part [The Spores From Nowhere] ("Tintin Pocket" 1970; collected 1990)
# Rendez-Vous à 20 Heures en Enfer [Rendezvous At 20:00 In Hell] (1994)


[[Category:Belgian comic strips]]
== Publishing History ==
[[Category:Bandes dessinées]]
Luc Orient was originally serialized in the weekly comic magazine "Tintin" starting in 1967. It was one of the many series simultaneously launched by its then-editor Greg to give the magazine a needed facelift. Luc Orient's adventures were then collected as a series of graphic novels by [[Le Lombard|Editions du Lombard]], starting in 1969.
The series continued regularly with one or two volumes per year until Episode 13 released in 1978. After "Tintin" cancellation in 1978 (following several name changes), the later episodes were released sporadically.
Episode 16 was written by Paape himself. Episode 17 was not a single new story but a collection of short stories previously published in the digest-sized "Tintin Pocket" in the early 1970s and reformatted for graphic novel publication. Episode 18, released in 1994, seems to be the last in the series.

The series was reprinted in an omnibus edition, two volumes in one, by [[Pictoris Studio|Pictoris Studio]], under the title ''L'intégrale de Luc Orient''; but only three tomes (i.e. the first six volumes) ever appeared, between 1998 and 1999.

== Credits ==
Most of the information reported here comes from Web site "Cool French Comics" http://www.coolfrenchcomics.com/index.html

== See also ==
* For a non-exhaustive list of French and Belgian authors, see [[List of comic creators]]
* For a non-exhaustive list of French and Belgian comic books, see [[List of comic books]]
* For a non-exhaustive list of French and Belgian characters, see [[Franco-Belgian comics/Characters]]
* For a non-exhaustive list of French and Belgian comics magazines, see [[Franco-Belgian comics magazines]]
* For a non-exhaustive list of French and Belgian comics publishing houses, see [[Franco-Belgian publishing houses]]

== External links ==
* Cool French Comics: http://www.coolfrenchcomics.com/index.html
* Centre National de la BD: http://www.labd.com/ (in French).
* BD Paradisio: http://www.bdparadisio.com/ (in French).
* BDSelection: http://www.bdselection.com/ (in French).[[Category:Belgian literature]]
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Latest revision as of 09:06, 21 November 2023

Luc Orient
Main character with the series logo
Author(s)Greg, Eddy Paape
Current status/scheduleDiscontinued
Launch date1967
End date1994
Publisher(s)Le Lombard, Dargaud
Genre(s)Science fiction

Luc Orient is a Belgian science fiction comic series featuring an eponymous hero, created in 1967 by the writer Greg and the artist Eddy Paape. It belongs to the large family of Franco-Belgian comics.

Publishing history

[edit]

Luc Orient was originally serialized in the weekly Tintin magazine starting on January 17, 1967.[1] It was one of the several series simultaneously launched by then-editor Greg to give the magazine a needed facelift. Luc Orient's adventures were then collected as a series of graphic novels by Éditions du Lombard, starting in 1969.

The series continued regularly with one or two volumes per year until episode 13, L'enclume de la foudre was released in 1978. After Tintin ceased publication in 1978 (following several name changes), the later episodes were released sporadically. The series was to be reprinted in an omnibus edition, two volumes in one, by Pictoris Studio, under the title L'intégrale de Luc Orient; but only three tomes (i.e. the first six volumes) ever appeared, between 1998 and 1999.

Synopsis

[edit]

Luc Orient, professor Hugo Kala from Eurocristal laboratory and his secretary Lora, share several adventures involving aliens and scientific mysteries. At the beginning, the trio discovers a stranded spaceship with a hibernating alien crew; professor Kala's arrival brings hope to the refugees from the planet Terango (Episodes 1-2). They then travel to Terango to thwart the evil tyrant Sectan who plots to invade Earth (Episodes 3-5). Subsequent adventures involve a series of scientific mysteries. Luc and Lora even acquire temporary superpowers in Episode 6.

Bibliography

[edit]

Stories were originally published in several magazines, including Tintin, Tintin Hebdo and Nouveau Tintin. Following is the list of stories:

  1. Le Dragon de Feu (The Dragon of Fire) (French Tintin Nos. 952-970, 1967)
  2. Les Soleils de Glace (The Suns of Ice) (TI Nos. 976-997, 1967)
  3. Le Maître de Terango (The Master of Terango) (TI Nos. 1009-1029, 1968)
  4. La Planète de l'Angoisse (The Planet of Terror) (TI Nos. 1040-1059, 1968–69)
  5. La Forêt d'Acier (The Forest of Steel) (TI Nos. 1082-1102, 1969)
  6. Le Secret des 7 Lumières (The Secret of the 7 Lights) (TI Nos. 1118-1138, 1970)
  7. Le Cratère aux Sortilèges (The Crater of Spells) (TI Nos. 1183-1196, 1971)
  8. La Légion des Anges Maudits (The Legion of the Fallen Angels) (TI Nos. 1206-1221, 1971-72)
  9. 24 Heures pour la Planète Terre (24 Hours for Planet Earth) (TI No.1258-TH No. 10, 1972-73)
  10. Le 6ème Continent (The Sixth Continent) (TH Nos. 53-60, 1974)
  11. La Vallée des Eaux Troubles (The Valley of Murky Waters) (TH Nos. 83-98, 1974)
  12. La Porte de Cristal (The Crystal Gate) (NT Nos. 10-25, 1975-76)
  13. L'Enclume de la Foudre (The Anvil of Thunder) (NT Nos. 96-107, 1977)
  14. Le Rivage de la Fureur (The Shores of Wrath) (1981)
  15. Roubak, Ultime Espoir (Rubak: Ultimate Hope) (1984)
  16. Caragal (1985)
  17. Les Spores de Nulle Part (The Spores from Nowhere) ("Tintin Pocket" 1970; collected 1990)
  18. Rendez-Vous à 20 Heures en Enfer (Rendezvous at 20:00 in Hell) (1994)

Sources

[edit]
Footnotes
  1. ^ BDoublées. "Tintin année 1967".
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