Vincent Brugeasholds both a passion for and a degree in history. Two of his series – alternate history saga Block 109and the critically acclaimed Le Roy des Ribauds– have garnered much interest and praise. Thomas Legrain, after studying history and criminology, became a self-taught artist – not entirely surprising from the great nephew of BD legend Jijé– and produced no less than 19 volumes in 12 years, including series Sisco,as well as L’Agenceand Mortelle Rivierawith Bartoll(Insiders).