French Ice (1987) comic books

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. The Workman and the Old Lady: When municipal workers dig a trench in front of Carmen's house, cutting off her access to town, an unfortunate worker gets an earful. The Sanitation Department: Carmen takes issue when the garbage collectors skip her house. The Visit: Carmen's nephew from the country comes for a visit. The Sanitation Department; The Visit; The Workman and the Old Lady; One Afternoon. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #2

French Ice (1987) #2

Published Apr 1987 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. The Oysters: Carmen's oyster dinner is disrupted by hippies at a neighboring table. The Inheritance: After a cousin dies, Carmen gets an inheritance that is nothing like she expected. The Animals Friend: Carmen's walk in the park is disrupted by young animal-lover Camille. Ol' Pals; The Oysters; The Library; The Inheritance; The Animals Friend. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #3

French Ice (1987) #3

Published May 1987 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. The Club: An invitation to an exclusive club is actually a plan to get Carmen into a retirement home. The Consultation: Carmen goes for a doctor's visit that the doctor will need time to recover from. The Compost: Seeking soil for her garden, Carmen is joined by her friend the priest, who is dismayed to see she's claiming it from the cemetery. The Club; The Consultation; The Compost; The Railroad Tie. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #4

French Ice (1987) #4

Published Jun 1987 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. Sunday Afternoon: The neighbors come to visit while Carmen is absorbed in reading; when she doesn't answer the door, they panic. Bad Weather : Carmen harangues the mechanic she's hired to fix her bicycle. The Broken Basket: Changing the basket on Carmen's bike becomes an elaborate affair that involves the neighbors. Sunday Afternoon; The Portrait; The Broken Basket; Bad Weather; The Accounts. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #5

French Ice (1987) #5

Published Jul 1987 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. A new neighbor gets the Carmen treatment, as does a door-to-door petition canvasser. The New Tenant; The Routine; The Interview; The Petition. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #6

French Ice (1987) #6

Published Sep 1987 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. Three A.M.: A random act of kindness leaves Carmen stuck with a cat and her kittens at 3 AM. 15 Below Zero: When the building pipes freeze, Carmen is the only person with water, and she's not in the mood to share. Three A.M.; 15 Below Zero; The Poultry; Insomnia. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #7

French Ice (1987) #7

Published Oct 1987 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier, plus a Kador backup story by Christian Binet. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. The Picnic: Carmen is annoyed when a pair of priests pester her while seeking a place for a picnic. Water's Edge; The Picnic; The Power; Kador: The Hygiene Lesson. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #8

French Ice (1987) #8

Published Nov 1987 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier, plus a Kador backup story by Christian Binet. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. The Party: Carmen's quiet Sunday is disrupted by a First Communion party in the courtyard of her building. Frog Face; The Party; The Lesson; Kador: The Lottery. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #9

French Ice (1987) #9

Published Dec 1987 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Christian Binet, plus a Carmen Cru backup story by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. A special issue focusing on backup character Kador, with one Carmen Cru story. Kador is a well-read, philosophical dog, but unfortunately, his owners the Bidochons are mean, small-minded buffoons. (They later became famous French cartoon characters in their own right.) The Miracle; The Game Show; The Family Portrait; Carmen Cru: Metamorphosis. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #10

French Ice (1987) #10

Published Jan 1988 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier, plus a Kador backup story by Christian Binet. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. The Burden: Carmen has to stop for a rest on her way home from shopping. She is annoyed when the priest stops to chat, even offering to carry her package. The Burden; The Chapel; The Junkyard; Kador: The New Trick. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #11

French Ice (1987) #11

Published Feb 1988 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Jean-Marc Lelong, plus a Kador backup story by Christian Binet, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Female curmudgeon Carmen lives alone in a French town, where she uses her advanced age and bag-lady appearance to abuse the locals with impunity. The Crooks: Carmen has to go to the bank, but she hates standing in line. Chips & Peanuts: Carmen stops at the cafe for a drink and a snack, only to realize afterward she's forgotten her wallet. The Accident: Carmen has a mild collision with another bicycle, and if that weren't bad enough, the other cyclist wants to talk to her afterward. Chips & Peanuts; The Crooks; The Accident; The Fever; Kador: Kador on TV. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #12

French Ice (1987) #12

Published Mar 1988 by Renegade Press.

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Stories, art and cover by Christian Binet, plus a Carmen Cru backup story by Jean-Marc Lelong, translated by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. Renegade Press presents translations of the Carmen Cru comics originally published in France in Fluide Glacial magazine. Another special issue focusing on backup character Kador, with one Carmen Cru story. Kador is a well-read, philosophical dog, but unfortunately, his owners the Bidochons are mean, small-minded buffoons. (They later became famous French cartoon characters in their own right.) The Separation; The Kama Sutra; The Punishment; Carmen Cru: The Good Deed. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #13

French Ice (1987) #13

Published Apr 1988 by Renegade Press.

$4.00