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The Asteroids of Shimballil


The Asteroids of Shimballil is the title of a pilot for a proposed animated adaptation of the French comic book science fiction series, Valérian and Laureline, created by writer Pierre Christin and artist Jean-Claude Mézières. The pilot was never made; however, the concept art and storyline have been published.

The story takes the form of an oral report sent back to Galaxity by Valérian and Laureline.

Report begins:

Report Ends.

The Asteroids of Shimballil orbiting the dead planet of Shimballil. Although inhabited, it is a primitive place. The approach to the asteroids can be hazardous thanks to lightning storms and space termites. Asteroid number 14,112 is called Zakitab and is home to the market city of Zakitab-The-Great-Market. The city is surrounded by densely vegetated marshes.



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