Blake Et Mortimer, Tome 14 : La Machination Vor... Apr 2026

Sente’s script is lauded for modernizing the series' pacing and introducing stronger female characters, while keeping the classic "spy thriller" atmosphere intact.

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The album is noted for its "clear line" style (ligne claire) and its deep integration into real-world history, featuring historical figures and events like the early Soviet space missions and even cameos of contemporary cultural figures. Sente’s script is lauded for modernizing the series'

The duo’s perennial nemesis, Colonel Olrik , appears as an ally to Voronov, serving as the primary physical threat throughout the investigation. Captain Francis Blake of MI5 and Professor Philip

Captain Francis Blake of MI5 and Professor Philip Mortimer are drawn into the crisis when a Soviet defector alerts the West. Their journey takes them from London to Moscow and eventually the secretive heart of the Soviet space program. Key Details

Originally serialized in Le Figaro Magazine starting in June 1999 before its full album release by Editions Blake et Mortimer . Critical Reception