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Michel Vaillant - Legendary Races Vol. 1: In the Hell of Indianapolis

By Denis Lapiere
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Set in Indianapolis, 1966, this graphic novel follows the Vaillante team as they prepare for the prestigious Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. Drivers Michel Vaillant and Steve Warson face fierce competition and unexpected dangers, including encounters with a charming woman named Rhona and the risks of underhanded tactics. The story captures a historic and dramatic race filled with suspense and excitement.
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Ideal for fans of graphic novels, motorsport enthusiasts, and readers who enjoy thrilling historical racing adventures.

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Legendary historical races of the 60s and 70s as experienced by Michel Vaillant, star driver of the Vaillante race team, multiple champion and occasional man of adventure. First volume of the series.

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Indianapolis, 1966. The Vaillante team is there to prepare for the legendary Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The competition promises to be fierce, but the two drivers, Michel Vaillant and Steve Warson, are confident.

Soon they meet Rhona, a charming young woman who's being harassed by sleazy individuals. The two men don't know it yet, but they, too, will become the targets of underhanded manoeuvres … in a race that is about to go down in history as one of the most dramatic ever!

Michel Vaillant - Legendary Races Vol. 1: In the Hell of Indianapolis takes you on an exhilarating journey through this historic event.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800441149

Publisher: Cinebook Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cinebook Ltd

Illustration: 64 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Vincent Dutreuil

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Belgian author Denis Lapière started in the business as a manager of a comic book shop, before moving on to script writing. Notable among the 50 or so series and one-shots in his portfolio are Alice et Leopold, Charly, the new adventures of Tif et Tondu and the new season of Michel Vaillant. A Frenchman born in Greece, Vincent Dutreuil participated in several collective bandes dessinées exhibitions in France and Belgium, and illustrated several series before joining the Michel Vaillant team.

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