Orpheus's Awakening

"Asylum denied," Colonel Olrik repeats these words over and over. Since the events surrounding the Septimus Wave, Blake and Mortimer's arch-nemesis has been confined to Bedlam Hospital and is no longer in control of his senses. But then, the horror that lies deep beneath London awakens once again. The Moloch sounds its call, and its troops respond! Can Captain Blake and Professor Mortimer avert the impending invasion? And what role does Olrik play in this drama?

The "Blake and Mortimer" Series

The series featuring the two Britons, Captain Francis Blake and Professor Philip Mortimer, is among the best and most successful series for adult comic readers. With the charm and style of the 1950s, it transports readers into thrilling and sometimes mystical worlds. It is precisely this blend of real history and elements from mythology, science fiction, and thrillers that creates its fascination. When this mélange is presented by two true British gentlemen, one only needs to check in their hat and coat and sink into the comfortable armchair of a London club to fully immerse themselves in the series.