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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Jeanne Hébuterne - Planche 64
Nadine Van Der Straeten
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.4 inch
€490
Irreconciliable Polarities Meeting in Art (The Berlin Beauties) & Love is Forever, Isn’t It?
Dorothy Iannone
Design - 24.5 x 21 cm Design - 9.6 x 8.3 inch
€344
Donald Duck reimagined
Alessandro Paglia
Fine Art Drawings - 75 x 75 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 29.5 x 0 inch
€5,000
Planche Originale Masks : Too hot for TV page 30
Richard Corben
Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 27 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 10.6 x 0 inch
€2,000
Planche Originale Kid Pêche planche 27
René Pellos
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 41 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 16.1 x 0.1 inch
€180
Lot 2 planches Originales Spider-Man (Télé Junior)
Gérald Forton
Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 43 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.6 x 16.9 x 0 inch
€5,000
Muhammad Ali vs Smokin Joe
Francois Thevenet
Print - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€120
Please do not be alarmed at my appearance !
Pablo Dalas
Painting - 116 x 89 x 5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 2 inch
€1,800
The Royal Kiss - Day and Night
Neno Ramos
Sculpture - 45 x 85 x 1.5 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 33.5 x 0.6 inch
€18,548
Les Picasso rencontrent les Mouucherot
François Boucq
Print - 50 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€200
Planche original - Venom
Marvel
Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 28 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 11 inch
€420
This Card Brings What Every One Wants
Dorothy Iannone
Print - 80 x 60 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.6 inch
€2,110
Liaisons dangereuses 1971 Encounters
H. Gembs
Print - 50 x 66 x 0.3 cm Print - 19.7 x 26 x 0.1 inch
€1,195
Château André _ Move fast, move smooth !
André Saraiva
Print - 51 x 40.7 cm Print - 20.1 x 16 inch
€600
La Cage où les Gens Pleurent
Sandra Chevrier
Sculpture - 30 x 22 x 17 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 8.7 x 6.7 inch
€2,590
Super Mario loves Barbie
Patrick Cornée
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
€900
Goldorak vs Actarus
Maxime Andriot
Painting - 87 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 34.3 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€1,100
Over Subway grate (Marilyn Monroe)
Kobalt
Print - 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€400
Snoopy Comic Strip Reverso 1985
Peppone
Sculpture - 28 x 20 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch
€4,500
Snoopy vit son rêve, la Porsche sur la Côte d'Azur
Patrick Cornée
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€3,200
Le délire - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Philippe Matine
Print - 140 x 140 x 7 cm Print - 55.1 x 55.1 x 2.8 inch
€1,200
Sans faute - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Philippe Matine
Print - 140 x 140 x 7 cm Print - 55.1 x 55.1 x 2.8 inch
€1,200
Comix series 2020
Sanuj Birla
Painting - 162.6 x 121.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 64 x 48 x 0.1 inch
€3,571
Vision de guerre ! Avec destruction de la maison mère ! Avec avions pour destruction de Vies sur terre !
Robert Combas
Print - 50 x 40 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch
€1,690
Trump Is Declaring War On Judicial System (Superman)
Kobalt
Print - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€400
La cage et l'acte de foi
Sandra Chevrier
Print - 100 x 70 x 0.3 cm Print - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
€2,450
Donald Carl Barks 1951
Peppone
Sculpture - 59 x 50 x 45 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 19.7 x 17.7 inch
€12,800
Trop chaud - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Philippe Matine
Print - 140 x 140 x 7 cm Print - 55.1 x 55.1 x 2.8 inch
€1,200
