"Valérian and Laureline" is a French science fiction comic series created by writer Pierre Christin and artist Jean-Claude Mézières. It first appeared in 1967 and follows the adventures of two space-time agents, Valérian and his partner Laureline, as they travel through different eras and galaxies to maintain order in the universe. The series is known for its imaginative settings and complex storytelling. The comic has inspired various adaptations, including an animated series and a live-action film titled "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets," directed by Luc Besson in 2017. The characters have become iconic in the realm of science fiction, influencing other works and contributing to the genre's development, particularly in graphic novels and cinema.