As autumn approaches, Dargaud, a French publisher known for its graphic novels and comics, is rolling out a rich lineup of publications from late August through November. The publisher is blending long-running series with new releases, offering both continuity and fresh stories for its readers. Among the highlights is the return of Monsieur Blaireau et Madame Renarde, a historical series that opened its eighth volume, Le Pré inondé, on August 21. The story follows Léora, a young otter with a scar, as she navigates themes of difference and disability. Around the same time, the third volume of Carnets de Blueberry was released, offering a glimpse into the still-unpublished continuation of Amertume apache through sketches, interviews, and additional text. Other notable releases include Art total, the eighteenth volume of Les Aventures de Lapinot, where Lewis Trondheim sends his characters on a science-fiction adventure across the universe. Meanwhile, On étaient des anges continues with its second volume, exploring the transition of its characters from teenagers to parents, reflecting on the intersection of past and present dreams. For fans of Cold War espionage, Tanguy et Laverdure en Mission de guerre concludes its spy thriller, while Tramp extends its maritime journey toward Port-Saïd. Two series, Le Fruit de vos entrailles and Yon, will conclude on September 25, marking the end of their respective stories. Dargaud’s lineup also includes works by major authors such as Catherine Meurisse, whose Le Clan de Walden draws inspiration from Henry David Thoreau, and Pierre-Henry Gomont, who returns with Montefiore, a story about two brothers rediscovering their family’s past in the world of horse racing. Mathieu Sapin’s En liberté delves into prisons and psychiatric institutions, while Florence Cestac illustrates the journey of a restaurateur in Oui, chef!. Additionally, a new edition of Asgard – Une épopée viking gathers the diptych by Xavier Dorison, Ralph Meyer, and Caroline Delabie into a single volume. The publisher is also emphasizing complete stories, with albums exploring cinema, history, and literature. Les Dents de l'enfer recounts the behind-the-scenes chaos of a film nearly never made, while Pôle Sud, la folle conquête reimagines the race to the South Pole. Historical and literary adaptations include La Canne de Balzac and Un jour, j'écrirai mon nom, which explores identity through a character who wakes up in different bodies each day. The launch also introduces Intermezzo, a new collection of short stories, with titles like Jane dans les nuages and Pensionnaires priced affordably at 10 euros. Looking ahead, Dargaud has reserved several anticipated titles for October and November, including the fourth volume of Bellatrix and new entries in Les Aigles de Rome and Ladies with Guns. The publisher is balancing a focus on diverse, independent stories with the return of its most popular series, preparing for the holiday season with a mix of new proposals and established favorites.