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Yoko Tsuno #3
La Forge de Vulcain
Les Vinéens ont remis en activité un ancien volcan et convoient le magma afin de créer une île artificielle qui leur permettrait de vivre à la surface de la Terre.
Mais, par accident, la lave se répand sous une nappe de pétrole.
Mais, par accident, la lave se répand sous une nappe de pétrole.
46 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1973
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November 24, 2021
Yoko Tsuno averts a global disaster by working with the help of an old friend. As with other Yoko Tsuno adventures, there is a lot of intrigue and action, so there is a lot to like here. One additional point to add, the artist excels at drawing vehicles and other mechanical devices, and this story gives him the opportunity to do that.
August 22, 2017
Le retour des Vinéens se fait sur fond de forage pétrolier. La séquence des événements menant au problème principal est intéressante, mais à la toute fin, je demeure perplexe au sujet de l'argumentaire comme quoi la présence de Yoko est nécessaire à la réussite du plan de Khāny. De plus, une partie de l'action (la fuite de Yoko et Khāny, remplacées auprès de Vic et Pol par deux sosies) semble, au bout du compte, futile, et le plan de la Vinéenne plutôt flou.
La structure sociale des Vinéens demeure mal définie et cela agace, compte tenu des actions entreprises, des embûches posées par Karpan, des clans qui semblent exister.
Cependant, le rythme est bon et l'affrontement final est bien mené, la conclusion adéquate (ni bâclée ou facilitée).
La structure sociale des Vinéens demeure mal définie et cela agace, compte tenu des actions entreprises, des embûches posées par Karpan, des clans qui semblent exister.
Cependant, le rythme est bon et l'affrontement final est bien mené, la conclusion adéquate (ni bâclée ou facilitée).
September 27, 2022
RATED AS IF I WERE A YOUTH would because that's obviously the targeted audience.
As an adult ***- the science of it is interesting and there's a lot of action but it's not worth it if you don't want to put on your kid shoes.
I will have read and will own all 122 Catalan Communication books, even the 1986 Corben calendar, before I leave this mortal plain so this comes with the collection- otherwise I would have bought this first one but skipped the second which I assume will carry this exact review.
The art is above average and captures all the intensity of the lava and the science of all the incredibly technologically advanced things that control it and all kinds of other wonderous science fiction stuff underground that they are trying to control to save the Caribbean. The characters are well drawn BUT all the Vinians look the same- the only difference between them is whether they are male, female or children. No species that's been around for far more than 400,000 years look exactly the same!
Their "Comcat" imprint is suited for a younger audience but this one appears to be the youngest by far. I've enjoyed the others as an adult and will probably continue to do so unless the two Blake and Mortimer titles are the same as this.
It's very interesting to me that they went for the kids since their regular (non-"Comcat") titles tend to be VERY ADULT. If diversifying their audience worked and they weren't in the era of the speculator boom maybe they'd still be in business. They had MANY more titles planned that even "exist" (only) as ISBNs- most of which are "Comcat" imprinted but others exist as well.
As an adult ***- the science of it is interesting and there's a lot of action but it's not worth it if you don't want to put on your kid shoes.
I will have read and will own all 122 Catalan Communication books, even the 1986 Corben calendar, before I leave this mortal plain so this comes with the collection- otherwise I would have bought this first one but skipped the second which I assume will carry this exact review.
The art is above average and captures all the intensity of the lava and the science of all the incredibly technologically advanced things that control it and all kinds of other wonderous science fiction stuff underground that they are trying to control to save the Caribbean. The characters are well drawn BUT all the Vinians look the same- the only difference between them is whether they are male, female or children. No species that's been around for far more than 400,000 years look exactly the same!
Their "Comcat" imprint is suited for a younger audience but this one appears to be the youngest by far. I've enjoyed the others as an adult and will probably continue to do so unless the two Blake and Mortimer titles are the same as this.
It's very interesting to me that they went for the kids since their regular (non-"Comcat") titles tend to be VERY ADULT. If diversifying their audience worked and they weren't in the era of the speculator boom maybe they'd still be in business. They had MANY more titles planned that even "exist" (only) as ISBNs- most of which are "Comcat" imprinted but others exist as well.
March 17, 2020
Vulcanus’ Smidse
Yoko Tsuno #3
Geschreven en getekend door Roger Leloup.
ISBN 90-314-0224-9
Jaar van uitgave 1978
Uitgever Dupuis, Sittard en Brussel.
Je merkt dat deel 3 beter is dan de voorgaande delen. In dit deel maken Yoko, Ben en Paul weer contact met de Vineanen op een bijzondere wijze. Een boorplatform komt in de problemen en een vreemd vaartuig is na een ongeval vast komen te zitten tussen de schoren van één van de pilonen.
Yoko schiet te hulp en al heel snel wordt duidelijk dat de Vineanen onder de oceaan een project hebben opgezet wat volledig uit de hand dreigt te lopen. Binnen de groep Vineanen heerst een tweedeling en Yoko moet met hulp van Khany alles op alles zetten om erger te voorkomen.
De tekeningen zijn van hoge kwaliteit en en verhaal is goed.
De personages welke in dit stripboek voorkomen, heb ik hieronder weergegeven:
Paul en Ben.
Yoko Tsuno.
Ingenieur Freeman van het bedrijf Fortex.
Madison, helikopterpiloot.
Melvile, Hoofdopzichter van het boorplatform.
Harriet, opzichter.
Ondergrondse Vineaanse basis:
Khany, Vineaanse en oude bekende van Yoko.
Lhana en Sylka, vriendinnen van Khany.
Karpan, leider van de Vineanen op aarde.
Vynka en Wegha, technici.
Yoko Tsuno #3
Geschreven en getekend door Roger Leloup.
ISBN 90-314-0224-9
Jaar van uitgave 1978
Uitgever Dupuis, Sittard en Brussel.
Je merkt dat deel 3 beter is dan de voorgaande delen. In dit deel maken Yoko, Ben en Paul weer contact met de Vineanen op een bijzondere wijze. Een boorplatform komt in de problemen en een vreemd vaartuig is na een ongeval vast komen te zitten tussen de schoren van één van de pilonen.
Yoko schiet te hulp en al heel snel wordt duidelijk dat de Vineanen onder de oceaan een project hebben opgezet wat volledig uit de hand dreigt te lopen. Binnen de groep Vineanen heerst een tweedeling en Yoko moet met hulp van Khany alles op alles zetten om erger te voorkomen.
De tekeningen zijn van hoge kwaliteit en en verhaal is goed.
De personages welke in dit stripboek voorkomen, heb ik hieronder weergegeven:
Paul en Ben.
Yoko Tsuno.
Ingenieur Freeman van het bedrijf Fortex.
Madison, helikopterpiloot.
Melvile, Hoofdopzichter van het boorplatform.
Harriet, opzichter.
Ondergrondse Vineaanse basis:
Khany, Vineaanse en oude bekende van Yoko.
Lhana en Sylka, vriendinnen van Khany.
Karpan, leider van de Vineanen op aarde.
Vynka en Wegha, technici.
May 30, 2019
The first thing I noticed is that it is obviously not the first album in the series. The protagonists meet a group of blue skinned subterranean dwellers, who came to earth from another planet generations ago and built cities deep underground. But the characters had already met these people before, had friends among them, and fought against the villain. It was sort of like watching The Empire Strikes Back without knowing any reference to Star Wars. It’s possible, but not as enjoyable.
This is a fast paced book, filled with lots of technical jargon and hard science, which made it a very intelligent read on top of the all of the action. If you ignore the extra-terrestrial material a lot of what is going on seems somewhat plausible. The aliens ae redirecting magma under the ground to force up a new landmass which they will colonize and begin having communications on equal terms with the human population. It was rather good.
This is a fast paced book, filled with lots of technical jargon and hard science, which made it a very intelligent read on top of the all of the action. If you ignore the extra-terrestrial material a lot of what is going on seems somewhat plausible. The aliens ae redirecting magma under the ground to force up a new landmass which they will colonize and begin having communications on equal terms with the human population. It was rather good.
April 12, 2019
This edition is the 1979 hardback published by Dupuis, in French.
The worldbuilding having been done in the first book in the series, this episode can devote itself to rapid action. The story is straightforward and a little flimsy, but nevertheless involves big themes of geoengineering, survival politics, and mutiny. There’s a nice juxtaposition of highly advanced and gigantic alien tech with small scale traditional Japanese archery.
Again, there are big plot holes, such as why Yoko has to be involved in the rebellion, but hey that’s what cartoon heroines do. Great fun.
The worldbuilding having been done in the first book in the series, this episode can devote itself to rapid action. The story is straightforward and a little flimsy, but nevertheless involves big themes of geoengineering, survival politics, and mutiny. There’s a nice juxtaposition of highly advanced and gigantic alien tech with small scale traditional Japanese archery.
Again, there are big plot holes, such as why Yoko has to be involved in the rebellion, but hey that’s what cartoon heroines do. Great fun.
October 14, 2014
Yoko and her friends meet the subterranean Vineans again in a story involving peril on the ocean's surface, and below. Another fast paced romp full of heroism and high concept hijinks.
February 7, 2019
I love yoko Tsuno and I wish I had known her when I was a kid.
January 12, 2020
Another adventure with the Vineans. The art continues to amaze me, and Yoko and Khany make great protagonists. I do wish that Vic and Pol had a little more to do this time around.
July 24, 2017
J'aime un peu moins les tomes avec les vinéens, même si j'apprécie toujours le dessin.
May 20, 2021
Toujours très bien malgré les années.
September 25, 2022
Koska osaa vanhemmista Yoko Tsuno albumeista ei ole saatavilla suomeksi niin pitää lukea kielillä. Onneksi Helmet-kirjastot tulivat apuun.
August 2, 2023
Cool sci-fi adventure that fits with recent geothermal and LK-99 trends. 7/10 - Good.
I actually read the Dutch edition which is #3 in the series.
I actually read the Dutch edition which is #3 in the series.
June 3, 2024
Une mise à jour d'"Un voyage au centre de la terre" de Jules Verne.
November 21, 2025
continuo a apreciar bastante o meu regresso à meninice
August 16, 2019
That book will be totally bad.
March 22, 2017
Où Yoko rencontre pour la deuxième fois le peuple à la peau bleue et les sauve des projets de Karpan.
August 31, 2022
In 'Vulcanus' Smidse' zien Yoko Tsuno en haar vrienden de Vineanen van deel I weer. Het plot is opvallend eender als dat van het eerste album, en tamelijk moeilijk volgbaar (waarom sleept Khany Yoko door allerlei ruimtes als ze aan het einde toch weer Ben en Paul tegenkomen? Waarom is zij precies nodig?). Bovendien lijden de dialogen nogal onder allerlei technische verduidelijkingen. Leloups tekenwerk daarentegen is er enorm erop vooruit gegaan en in dit album krijgt Yoko Tsuno haar uiteindelijke uiterlijk. Leloup maakt wel de fout door een absurd groot dinosaurusskelet te tekenen, maar alle onderaardse decors vol lava maken veel goed.
July 8, 2022
Je suis très heureuse de retrouver Yoko dans cette aventure, d'autant plus que les Vinéens sont de retour ! Les dessins sont magnifiques, les personnages très bien travaillés et l'intrigue... explosive. Éh oui, quand les activités des hommes rencontrent celles des Vinéens, ça peut faire des dégâts. Yoko a cette fois-ci un lourd fardeau sur les épaules : sauver la planète terre !
August 10, 2022
Dans ce 3ème volume, Yoko et ses amis retrouvent les vinéens :)
April 24, 2017
Le retour des Vinéens ! Pas grand chose à dire sur l'histoire qui reste classique pour la petite bande. Les décors sont super chouettes et n'ont pas pris une ride. Les vaisseaux et autres machines vinéennes sont très classes.
Une aventure sympa mais qui n'est pas ma préférée avec les Vinéens.
Une aventure sympa mais qui n'est pas ma préférée avec les Vinéens.
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