La Vénus du Dahomey #1

This first volume of La Vénus du Dahomey introduces a science fiction narrative set in a future where a mysterious alien artifact known as the 'Venus' has appeared in Dahomey, now Benin. The story follows a team of explorers and scientists as they confront the hostile civilization that emerges from this enigmatic object, blending themes of colonialism, identity, and first contact. Written by Appollo and illustrated by Brüno, this Dargaud publication kicks off a thought-provoking series that challenges conventional genre tropes.