The annual Grand Prix aware from the FIBD (Angouleme) show is down to its final three nominees. But it is who ISN'T nominated and why their votes, in particular, were thrown out that is sparking all the controversy.

The official press release on the nominations:

https://www.bdangouleme.com/les-trois-auteurrices-en-lice-pour-le-grand-prix-2021

The news story for this can be seen here:

https://www.actuabd.com/Penelope-Bagieu-Catherine-Meurisse-et-Chris-Ware-en-tete-pour-le-Grand-Prix-de

For background, go back to Episodes 38 and 39 of this podcast, all about the Racine Report:

https://www.pipelinecomics.com/38

https://www.pipelinecomics.com/39

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It's a very special album....

See my original review here:

https://www.pipelinecomics.com/lucky-luke-v77-a-cowboy-in-high-cotton/

That's the basis for this podcast.

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I've written a lot of reviews in my time. For PipelineComics.com, alone, that number is up over 350.

So when Google recently outlined their opinions of what makes a good product review, I listened.

These are mostly meant for affiliate marketers who are just plain awful reviewers. Yet, it's fun to see how that applies to reviews of creative works such as comic. So here I am.

You can check out Google's guidelines here:

https://developers.google.com/search/blog/2021/04/product-reviews-update

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There are three Smurfs theme parks in the world today, all built in recent years. We're taking a tour of them, from Russia to Dubai to Shanghai.

As a bonus, whatever happened to the Smurfs park they announced in Spain that never got built?

This episode is based on an article from the PipelineComics.com website you can find here:

https://www.pipelinecomics.com/three-smurfs-theme-parks/

You can find all the links from the podcast in that article.

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Raoul Cauvin:

Over the weekend, Raoul Cauvin, veteran Belgian comics writer, announced that his cancer is bad enough that the doctor says he doesn't have much longer to live.

I said in the podcast that Cinebook only translated a couple of his "Cedric" books. I looked it up afterwards and realized that they do have seven books in their catalog from that series:

https://www.cinebook.co.uk/cedric-c-142_148_233.html

I've reviewed two of his Bluecoats books:

"The David":

https://www.pipelinecomics.com/the-bluecoats-v12-the-david/

"The Blues in Black and White:

https://www.pipelinecomics.com/the-bluecoats-v10-the-blues-in-black-and-white-starring-mathew-brady/

Jordi Lafebre:

In happier news, EuropeComics announced on Monday morning that Jordi Lafebre's recent album is in the works and "Coming Soon." This is super exciting news.

Here is the announcement:

https://twitter.com/EuropeComics/status/1391712729434558466

I mention in the podcast that Jordi Lafebre is Spanish and then immediately refer to him as a French artist in the next breath. I should have phrased that as "French-published artist," which would make slightly more sense.

Follow him on Instagram at Jordi_Lafebre:

https://Instagram.com/jordi_lafebre

Also, I refer to "Glorious Summers" in this podcast more than once as "Beautiful Summers." My mistake. I'm rusty at this podcasting thing again, aren't I?

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Disney+ has a new documentary series called "Marvel 616." It's a cute piece of Marvel brand building, and caused a bit of a stir over the episode titled "Marvel Method." I think a lot of that internet furor was misguided. This podcast is going to be my point of view on where this "documentary" fails, and what it really reveals that everyone else overlooked.

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It's that time of year again -- Black Friday sales! And there are a bunch of European comics on sale now at Comixology and Izneo:

http://comixology.com/sales

https://www.izneo.com/en/

Or, if you prefer print editions, check out Magnetic Press:

https://store.magnetic-press.com

For reviews of the titles I mentioned here, go to

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Marvel characters are the stars of the new season of Fortnite, a video game claiming 350 million players.

Fortnite characters are making appearances on Marvel comic book covers, as well as a storyline in Thor.

I think Marvel needs to be hyper aggressive with this. It's the marketing opportunity of a lifetime. And they're choosing to lead with -- variant covers?!? This could be the biggest mistake the company's ever made. And I remember Daredevil's armor....

Comics Beat: https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-fortnite-variant-covers/

Bleeding Cool: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-variant-covers-based-on-fortnite-season-4/

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Static Shock is back -- but there isn't a floppy in sight. What does this mean?

Here are some links of note:

DC, the fate fo the floppy, Hollywood, and the Great Reckoning (I added the Oxford Comma, because it's the right thing to do.)

Hollywood Reporter: DC's Jim Lee on the Company's Future

Pipeline Podcast Episode 3: The Fundamental Flaw of the Direct Market

Bleeding Cool: Milestone Comics Returns With Static Shock in February

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Sean Phillips and Ed Brubaker have a new project that will be released as a series of standalone graphic novels. The format and intent of the "Reckless" series reminds me a bit of the European album tradition, even if the physical format isn't quite so large.

Other professionals are considering OGNs now, too. The only growth in comics is in the book market for younger readers, which is filled with stand-alone books.

We're moving closer to the European model, folks....

News on "Reckless":

https://www.comicsbeat.com/brubaker-and-phillips-kick-off-three-book-series-with-reckless-in-december/

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