I’ve been told that there is a goldmine of French comics and sci-fi but not sure where to start. I have an omnibus of the one that Fifth Element was inspired by but that’s it. Any recommendations?
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Well, this technically isn't French or sci-fi (Spanish and fantasy) but I used to love this one because of the sheer quality of the art: https://readcomiconline.li/Comic/The-Mercenary/
Every panel is like a small oil painting. Plus, well, let's just say you won't get stories like that anymore these days. The scanned version probably doesn't do it justice but no idea how easy an English print is to find.
I speak Spanish so that works out. Thanks!
It was originally called https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Mercenario btw (even I know that much Spanish ;) ). Strangely, Wikipedia categorizes it as sci-fi. You could call it medieval sci-fi, I guess.
If we're expanding out a bit, there's always https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalim%C3%A1n
Which comes with this fun piece of history:
Kalimán is so incredible that the Hulk had to pay him royalties.
Thanks!
comixextra com
This site is MUCH better! A few ads, otherwise easy to use.
I read Ch.1, good old S&S (swords & sorcery) in the Conan tradition.
Oh my! Thanks for reminding me of that slice of genius! I read it in Spanish over a decade ago.