La Grande Aventure de la Bande Dessinée : Histoire, Influence, Évolution (which translates to The Great Adventure of Comics: History, Influence, Evolution) is a book published by PLG Editions in France in 2018. The book is a comprehensive work by Christian Staebler, a part of the ‘Mémoire Vive’ collection of books.

The book delves into the global evolution of comics, examining the influences, economic aspects, creators, and media visibility of the medium. It stands out by incorporating parodic tributes to classic comics, crafted by Staebler along with Alain Grand and Pierre Klein. The research is enriched with citations, interviews, and diverse sources, offering readers an in-depth exploration of the comic book world.

The first volume contains a hardcover with 172 black and white pages measuring 16cm x 24cm in French text. This volume details the subject matter within ‘des origines aux débuts de la critique’, translating to ‘from the origins to the beginnings of criticism’. The bright yellow cover features an image of the Phantom on the front cover.

The second volume, also authored by Christian Staebler and is published by PLG Editions, continues this exploration by focusing on the pivotal changes in the comic book industry during the 1960s and 1970s, ‘le tournant des années 60 et 70’, translating to ‘the turn of the 60s and 70s’.

It discusses early graphic experiments, the politicization of comics, the role of women in the industry, the emergence of critical discourse, the proliferation of magazines, and the rise of passionate new publishers. This volume contains 212 black and white pages measuring 16cm x 24cm in French text and is also part of the ‘Mémoire Vive’ collection.

---