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The Tribute

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The Tribute follows a team of scientists and soldiers who land on an alien planet in search of a new, vital energy source amidst an intergalactic war. As they encounter a hostile environment and indigenous species, one soldier must adapt and ultimately fight to protect the alien world.

This graphic novel, blending classical and experimental storytelling, is celebrated as a French sci-fi cult classic and is often noted as an inspiration for James Cameron's Avatar.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for fans of science fiction and graphic novels, particularly those who appreciate thought-provoking stories about exploration, conflict, and environmental themes.

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"Before Avatar came The Tribute" From the creative team behind the award winning Snowpiercer, comes the comic which is widely cited as being the inspiration for James Cameron's Avatar - The Tribute! A soldier must go native to access a strange source of energy, but before long, he finds himself fighting to defend the alien world.

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A soldier must go native to access a strange source of energy, but before long, he finds himself fighting to defend the alien world.

A team of scientists and soldiers land on an alien planet with the hope they will find a new source of energy. The expedition is vital for the survival of humankind as an intergalactic war is raging, and the team must battle a hostile climate and protective, indigenous species to unravel the mysteries of this extraordinary planet before it's too late.

This thrilling fiction mixes classical and experimental forms and is widely considered a French sci-fi cult classic.

Before Avatar came The Tribute. From the creative team behind the award-winning Snowpiercer, comes the comic which is widely cited as being the inspiration for James Cameron's Avatar - The Tribute!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787739963

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Contributors:

  • By Jean-Marc Rochette

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Benjamin Legrand was born in 1950 in Paris, France. He is a writer and assistant director, known for Snowpiercer, New York Mon Amour, and Lone Sloane: Delirius 2.

Jean-Marc Rochette (born 23 April 1956) is aFrenchpainter, illustrator andcomics creator. He is best known and recognized for the comic book series Snowpiercer and Altitude, as well as for his illustrations of the literary classic Candide, or Optimism byVoltaire, andHomer's Odyssey.

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