Bamboo editions have been reviving historical comics for several years, a genre that reached its peak in the 1980s with the magazine Vécu, published by Glénat editions. This genre has remained popular in youth culture, especially in manga and graphic novels. The Grand Angle label has long included mini-series in its catalog, offering both fictional stories and albums with a more documentary focus. The arrival of historian Jean-Yves Le Naour in the editorial team has encouraged the publication of books centered on the 20th century. Philippe Pelaez prefers adventure, as seen in Dollars de Guerre, while Philippe Charlot focuses on the end of the Middle Ages and American history. This background is also used by Stéphane Piatzszek, Éric Stalner, and Didier Quella-Guyot to explore individual stories. The search for educational and cultural legitimacy is reflected in the simultaneous release this fall of four new titles, which perfectly illustrate this trend. The collection Les Dates chocs de l’Histoire aims to explore key and symbolic events that have left a mark on collective memory. The first volume focuses on November 11, 1918, the day of the armistice ending World War I. Based on detailed documentation, Jean-Yves Le Naour guides readers through the secret discussions, negotiations, and arrangements that preceded the armistice announcement. The book is an erudite, conversational chronicle, enhanced by the clear and precise illustrations of Cédric Le Bihan. Divided into three parts, the book highlights the main actors of this military-diplomatic effort: General Ludendorff and Minister Erzberger on the German side, and Marshal Foch on the French side. It offers insight into the behind-the-scenes aspects of official history, often overlooked or unknown. Another volume focuses on October 28, 1962, a date less widely known but equally significant. This volume was chosen to launch the series. On that day, the world nearly fell into a nuclear conflict during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cold War context, young President John F. Kennedy engaged in a tense struggle with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. An American spy plane discovered Soviet missile sites in Cuba, prompting military officials to push for an attack. However, the Soviets were unwilling to back down or negotiate the strategic support given to Cuba, which they considered a "sister country." With both sides possessing nuclear weapons, the world held its breath, not always realizing the complexity of the negotiations, threats, and eventual de-escalation that took place over two weeks between the White House and the Kremlin. Brice Goepfert, known for his work on historical events, carefully illustrates the geopolitical maneuvering restored by Jean-Yves Le Naour. A third volume focuses on André Malraux, a historical figure who was also an adventurer, writer, resistor, and minister. Creating a biography of Malraux, the author of L’Espoir, is a risky endeavor, as he had a talent for blurring the lines between truth and fiction. As a former culture minister under General de Gaulle, Malraux was known to claim that "his lies could become truths," making it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Given this, the authors chose an approach that presents a shifted biography, a fiction based on real events. They introduce Clara, Malraux's first wife, who appears and intervenes, providing counterpoints, corrections, or even contradictions to the former minister. This unique approach, while departing from strict historical accuracy, paradoxically offers a more authentic portrayal of a genius, eccentric, and complex character. Illustrated by Alain Grand, the album invites readers to revisit "the great man" with humor and a certain distance.