A comprehensive reference work that surveys the rich world of Franco‑Belgian comics, this volume assembles detailed entries on countless series, creators, and publishing houses. Organized alphabetically, each entry provides publication histories, key titles, and contextual notes that illuminate the evolution of the medium from its early newspaper strips to modern graphic narratives. The book also includes bibliographic information, such as edition dates and ISBNs, making it a valuable tool for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking authoritative data on the European comic book landscape. With over six hundred pages of meticulously compiled information, it serves both as a guide for navigating the vast catalogue of titles and as a celebration of the artistic and cultural heritage of bande dessinée.