Comic book shocks by selling one million copies after 2 years

The world without fins

This is a rare number in the publishing industry, both books and comics.

The world without fin is a treasure trove of useful knowledge.

At first, this collection of stories was not highly appreciated because of its content about climate change, combining many data and scientific analysis.

However, thanks to the pedagogical talent of French engineer Jean-Marc Jancovici and the impressive drawings of artist Christophe Blain, Le monde sans fin has become a reference for those interested in the issue of climate change.

A million copies is a dream number in the comic book industry. Only blockbusters can achieve such a resounding success.

Looking at the 2023 bestseller list, only "L'Iris blanc" (The White Iris) achieved this feat.

Next is the latest Gaston with 500,000 copies, after 40 years of waiting.

Le monde sans fin has sold more than 230,000 copies this year alone. These high sales have continued since its launch in October 2021 and surpassed the 1 million mark in May 2024.

The comic is based on a classic duo: Christophe Blain plays the innocent and Jean-Marc Jancovici, a French engineer, plays the expert.

Blain asks the questions that most people have, Jancovici answers with expert knowledge in an easy-to-understand way.

The book covers many topics such as climate, energy, overpopulation, food, nuclear energy, renewable energy...

Le monde sans fin is a treasure trove of useful knowledge. Readers will learn that since the appearance of humans on Earth, no source of energy has completely replaced another. All sources of energy are used in parallel.

Starting with wood, then coal, oil, gas, and most recently nuclear energy and renewable energy. Throughout history, no new energy source has completely replaced the old one.

We do not remove but add. Such information, little known to the public, has contributed to the solidity of Le monde sans fin .

Success is encouraging

According to Belgian energy expert Francisco Contino, professor at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain) and also a comic book fan, the fact that new energy sources do not completely replace old ones is information known to the scientific community, but it is presented very clearly in this comic book.

“This has been happening throughout history,” Contino said. “Energy sources have always been replenished. Historically, this has been true, but the past is no guarantee of the future. If we want to escape the climate crisis, we need to stop this repetition.”

Professor Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, a climate expert at UCLouvain University, highly appreciates the educational quality of Le monde sans fin .

He also said that the success of Le monde sans fin had encouraged other publishers to release comics on the topic of climate change.

A typical example is the comic book Horizons climatiques (Climate Visions) by Glénat Publishing House (France), which presents the views of nine scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

In addition to its content, Le monde sans fin also attracts readers with Christophe Blain's impressive drawings, as he cleverly incorporates humorous elements into the story, helping to reduce the heaviness of the topic of climate change.

The resounding success of Le monde sans fin in the field of comic publishing after 2 years of launch is undeniable.

The book has raised awareness of the climate crisis and encouraged discussion about this urgent issue. With its harmonious combination of scientific content and stunning illustrations, it is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of the Earth.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/cuon-truyen-tranh-gay-soc-vi-ban-duoc-mot-trieu-ban-sau-2-nam-202405250734472.htm