The Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent, Volume 1: The Universal Threat

The Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent, Volume 1: The Universal Threat (Les Sarcophages du Sixième Continent, Tome 1: La Menace universelle)
Date	November 2003
Series	Blake and Mortimer
Creative team
Writers	Yves Sente
Artists	André Juillard
Original publication
Language	French
ISBN	9781849180672
Chronology
Preceded by	The Strange Encounter
Followed by	The Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent, Volume 2: Battle of the Minds

The Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent, Volume 1: The Universal Threat is the sixteenth Blake and Mortimer book in the series.

Plot

In 1958, many nations chaff under colonial rule, with several groups looking to throw off the yoke of such rule, sometimes with the aid of the Soviets.

In a flash back, we find a young Mortimer, just before going to college, returning to India to visit his parents. There he also meets a young Blake, and tries to rekindle a boyhood friendship with a native Indian. He also meets Princess Gita, the daughter of the resurrected "Ashoka the Great" which ends tragically, making a future enemy of him.

In 1958, Blake and Mortimer visit the Universal Exposition (World Fair) in Brussels, as Mortimer is involved with the planning of the UK pavilion. But they have to contend with an attack by unknown terrorists using a mysterious force. The terrorists are led by "Ashoka", and using Colonel Olrik.

English Publication

The first publication in English is planned by Cinebook Ltd, in 2011.