The Space Opera Nostalgia Regime in French Comics "Valérian et Laureline"
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This study delves into the significant yet often overlooked influence of the French science fiction comic series Valérian et Laureline (1967-2010) by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières on the space opera subgenre, particularly its impact on George Lucas's Star Wars. It begins by situating the release of Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977 and the subsequent recognition of visual parallels between Lucas's film and the early volumes of Valérian et Laureline.
