Comics
Once considered a niche form of entertainment, comic art and graphic novels have fought for recognition as legitimate art forms, gaining significant attention and value in the art world today. It is recognized as the ninth art, with original illustrations and graphic novels breaking records at major art auctions. In 2014, a hand-drawn Tintin page by Hergé sold for a staggering 2.5 million euros, proving that comic art is now a serious investment for collectors.
Many believe that comic books originated in America in 1896 with the creation of Yellow Kid, but the roots of graphic storytelling go even deeper. In the 1830s, Swiss artist Rudolphe Töpffer pioneered the concept of "mixed literature," blending evolving drawings with engaging narratives—an early form of what we now call the graphic novel.
While comic strips gained mass popularity in the U.S. during the early 20th century, driven by the fierce competition between publishing giants Hearst and Pulitzer, it was in the 1930s that the industry truly exploded. This era, often referred to as the Golden Age of Comics, saw the birth of legendary superheroes like Superman and Batman and the rise of iconic publishers Marvel and DC Comics.
In Europe, the Franco-Belgian school of comics flourished between the 1930s and 1950s, introducing some of the most beloved characters in comic history. Visionary artists like Hergé, creator of Tintin, and Franquin, the mastermind behind Spirou, shaped the artistic landscape of the time. Once considered primarily for younger readers, graphic novels took on a more mature and sophisticated direction from the 1960s onward, embracing bold themes and breaking away from puritanical constraints.
Comic art further cemented its place in art history thanks to the pioneers of pop art. Mel Ramos, Andy Warhol, and above all, Roy Lichtenstein, transformed elements of comic strips into high art. In 1961, Lichtenstein painted one of his most famous works, Look Mickey, a piece that marked the first time an artist used comic strip elements in a fine art context. This work had a decisive impact on Lichtenstein's career and pop art as a whole.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Pacific, manga, a form of graphic novel closely related to comics, quickly rose to prominence. Although it did not establish itself in France until the late 1990s, manga traces its origins back to the early 20th century. The master of Japanese printmaking, Hokusai, is said to be at the origins of manga (which comes from the word for 'sketches' or 'light image'). Inspired by traditional Kabuki arts and the Ehon and Emaki illustrations, manga saw immense success due to constant developments in the press.
Kitazawa Rakuten, a household name in manga, is widely recognized as the creator of the first school of graphic novels in Japan, which boasts an impressive array of talented alumni: Naoki Urasawa, Tezuka Osamu, Tatsumi Yoshihiro, and Otomo Katsuhiro.
Explore the complex and surprising world of the 9th art with this unique modern selection of paintings, full editions, and drawings. Discover the works of the best-known artists, alongside young emerging talents like Lenil Yu, David Leroi, and Lucio Forte.
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Adobe Akrobat – Strit vashon
Wycliffe Opondo
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,424
Think Big ft Woody Toy Story
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,300
Minerva Euro Eyes over Blue
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,300
Magic Happiness ft. Mickey Mouse
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,300
Bayern Munich Mickey Mouse Football Team - The Winner Series
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,300
San Patrick Style ft. Duffy duck
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,400
Popeye the Sailor Man in get Money Everyday
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,420
Snoopy in Be preset the Today
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,310
Emplacement 22
Nicolas Boutruche
Photography - 42 x 120 x 2 cm Photography - 16.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$4,389
Bubble face III
Nef
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0 inch
$119
Tablero Negro
Leonardo Aguirre di Matteo
Painting - 128 x 85 x 2 cm Painting - 50.4 x 33.5 x 0.8 inch
$5,220
Healing Greenland
Shin Seung-Hun
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 72 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 28.3 x 0 inch
$1,186
Why do you weap
David Shrigley
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$3,440
Minion Keith Haring
Vincent Duchêne
Sculpture - 55 x 40 x 20 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 inch
$7,118
Snoopy walking with Euro Bags gold series
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,380
Wile E Coyote money bags
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,200
Valise de Dégustation
Patopalomo
Painting - 65 x 75 x 50 cm Painting - 25.6 x 29.5 x 19.7 inch
$3,796
D'oh! - Hand-Embellished
Pierre-Yves Riveaux (Pez)
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
$5,932
Personnage B't X n°2
Masami Kurumada
Painting - 39 x 27 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.4 x 10.6 x 0.1 inch
$1,968
Les Cartes - Rouge à lèvre
Patopalomo
Painting - 14 x 14 x 0.14 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inch
$89
Relation amoureuse sur les réseaux sociaux
Claire D.
Painting - 60 x 50 x 8 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 3.1 inch
$1,068
The Revenge Of Gargamel
Laurina Paperina
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$5,694
Planche Originale Batman Azrael : Agent of the Bat #53 page 4
Roger Robinson
Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 29 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 11.4 x 0 inch
$830
Planche Originale Batman Azrael : Agent of the Bat #47 page 3
Roger Robinson
Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 29 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 11.4 x 0 inch
$830
06 - 16 - 1961 - A-B-C
Pierre-Emmanuel Chatiliez
Print - 200 x 220 x 1 cm Print - 78.7 x 86.6 x 0.4 inch
$3,559
Les Cartes : dédoublement
Patopalomo
Painting - 14 x 14 x 0.14 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inch
$89
Toute une histoire
Cécile Boceno
Painting - 120 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$4,745
Happy Wife, Happy Life
Roman Kozhokin
Painting - 110 x 141 x 4 cm Painting - 43.3 x 55.5 x 1.6 inch
$5,000
Shit Happens
Roman Kozhokin
Painting - 140 x 110 x 4 cm Painting - 55.1 x 43.3 x 1.6 inch
$5,000 $4,500
