Magnetic Press is collecting the complete TER science fiction trilogy from legendary French comics writer Rodolphe and Swiss artist Christophe Dubois in a new deluxe hardcover edition, and Smash Pages has an exclusive first look at the collection’s limited-edition slipcase set.
The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will offer readers the first English-language release of the complete trilogy in a single volume, collecting the mind-bending saga. The deluxe slipcase edition will also include a 48-page hardcover art book featuring production sketches and concept art by Dubois, a numbered foil-stamped book plate and a metal Jupiter Crew Badge.
Created by Rodolphe and Dubois, TER follows Pip, a young tomb raider who discovers a naked, mute stranger inside an ancient grave. Called Mandor by the villagers, the newcomer possesses the ability to repair the strange machines scattered throughout their world, relics that the inhabitants have come to regard as religious artifacts.
As Mandor begins to uncover the secrets of his identity, he discovers that the world he inhabits isn’t quite what it seems. What begins as a mystery in a seemingly medieval society eventually unfolds into an expansive space opera, as the truth about TER and its inhabitants comes to light.
“It’s a fascinating mystery that evolves into a grand space opera,” said Magnetic Press Director of Publishing Mike Kennedy, who describes the series as a blend of Nausicaä and Lost set aboard a derelict generation ship.
The new collection also serves as a tribute to Rodolphe, whose prolific career in European comics spanned five decades. The influential writer, whose credits include Trent, Comanche, Kenya, Amazonia and Namibia, passed away in September 2026.
Take a look at the deluxe slipcase edition below:
You can sign up on the TER Kickstarter campaign page to be alerted when the campaign launches.