Hara‑Kiri n°255 (Décembre 1982) is one of the most collectible early‑80s issues, published just months after E.T. became a global cultural phenomenon. True to form, Hara‑Kiri responds with absurd parody, replacing Spielberg’s sense of wonder with their trademark irreverence and mischief.

The cover shows a deliberately crude, papier‑mâché‑style E.T. figure seated on a wooden chair, with exaggerated cartoon eyes and a sticking‑out tongue — turning the beloved alien into a slapstick puppet. Beside him, a man extends an arm in a formal welcoming gesture.

A dialogue bubble reads:

“Que ce geste de bienvenue vous prouve que terre est amour.”(“May this gesture of welcome prove to you that Earth is love.”)

The line mocks the overly sentimental messaging surrounding the film, replacing Hollywood innocence with the magazine’s abrasive humour.

The main headline: E.T. ARRIVE – H.K. L’ACCUEILLE(“E.T. arrives – H.K. welcomes him”)suggests a spoof “photo‑novel” inside the issue — a recurring Hara‑Kiri gag where popular cinema is reconstructed with low‑budget props and cynical humour.

Sub‑headline:Grand roman‑photo couleur avec E.T. à Ivry(“Big colour photo‑novel with E.T. in Ivry”)Ivry, a working‑class suburb of Paris, is used ironically to contrast with the grand cosmic adventure of the original film.