Originariamente un talentuoso cantante d'opera, questo autore scoprì una passione per il disegno quando le circostanze lo allontanarono dal palcoscenico. Dopo anni trascorsi nella pubblicità e nell'illustrazione, si dedicò al mondo dei fumetti, un medium che inizialmente disprezzava ma che alla fine gli portò grande fama. Le sue opere distintive presentano due quintessenziali gentiluomini britannici impegnati in avvincenti avventure piene di misteri scientifici e audaci conflitti, spesso contrapposti a un brillante arcirivale. Il suo stile artistico è caratterizzato da dettagli meticolosi e narrazioni intricate che immergono il lettore in un universo avvincente di spionaggio ed esplorazione.
Created by Edgar Pierre Jacobs after WWII, Professor Philip Mortimer, nuclear physicist, and Captain Francis Blake, dashing head of MI5, are legendary heroes of the 9th art. The author, a close friend of Herge, took part in the visual realisation of Tintin in the Congo, Tintin in America, The Blue Lotus, King Ottokar s Sceptre, The Seven Crystal Balls, and Prisoners of the Sun.
Captain Francis Blake, dashing head of England's MI5. Professor Philip Mortimer, world-renowned nuclear physicist. The most distinguished duo of gentleman-adventurers, battling the forces of evil and their arch nemesis Olrik around the globe, below the earth, even across time itself... The 16th adventure of Her Majesty's finest protectors!
Set in Japan, the story follows Mortimer as he encounters cutting-edge robots, blending adventure with futuristic technology. This installment of the popular comic book series, which has captivated 12 million readers worldwide, promises excitement and intrigue for young audiences aged 10 and up.
An enemy's vengeance from the grave traps Mortimer out of time.
While on holiday in Egypt, Professor Mortimer and his friend Professor Bey begin deciphering a papyrus scoll that mentions the fabled crypt of the Chamber of Horus, said to be filled with countless treasures
Before Blake & Mortimer, Edgar P. Jacobs had created a first comic that has now attained mythical status - The U Ray. Here it is now, finally translated into English.
The Secret of the Swordfish
Captain Francis Blake, dashing head of England's MI5. Professor Philip Mortimer, world-renowned nuclear physicist. The most distinguished duo of gentleman-adventurers, battling the forces of evil and their arch nemesis Olrik around the globe, below the earth, even across time itself... The 17th adventure of Her Majesty's finest protectors!
The story revolves around the enigmatic figure known as the 'Yellow Mark,' whose audacious crimes, including a heist at the Bank of England and the theft of the imperial crown, baffle authorities. With a penchant for taunting the police by announcing his intentions, the criminal's increasing boldness raises alarms at the highest levels of government. Tasked with uncovering his identity, Captain Francis Blake enlists the help of his friend, Professor Philip Mortimer, whose scientific expertise is crucial in unraveling this perplexing mystery.
La Chambre d'Horus
