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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Jessica rabbit
Alberto Ricardo
Painting - 60 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
€1,430 €1,287
Playa, cat and flower
Seb Paul Michel
Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€900
Aux confins de la forêt amazonienne - série Bande dessinée
Philippe Maillebuau
Painting - 65 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,200
Gaulle : la danse des menhirs - série Bande dessinée
Philippe Maillebuau
Painting - 65 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,200
Planche Originale AGATA Tome 2 page 67
Olivier Berlion
Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 32 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 12.6 x 0 inch
€800
Planche Originale Agata Tome 2 page 62
Olivier Berlion
Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 32 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 12.6 x 0 inch
€800
Je suis un super héros - Personnages et Héros
Violeta Mouysset dite Mvili
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,375
Grâce africaine
Lee Berthille
Sculpture - 190.5 x 83.5 x 38 cm Sculpture - 75 x 32.9 x 15 inch
€5,500
Les Cartes - Poule à la mer
Patopalomo
Painting - 14.8 x 14.8 x 0.14 cm Painting - 5.8 x 5.8 x 0.1 inch
€75
This way cat with the last cat pirate in the ocean
Atsushi Kaga
Print - 29.7 x 21 cm Print - 11.7 x 8.3 inch
€2,500
Wonder Woman Warrior
Thierry Beaudenon
Painting - 58 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 22.8 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,250 €1,125
Wonder Woman Strong X
Thierry Beaudenon
Painting - 60 x 68 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 26.8 x 1.6 inch
€1,250
Population 13 1 1974, Population d'images
Maurice Rapin
Painting - 30 x 20 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
€1,475
Jeanne Hébuterne - Couverture
Nadine Van Der Straeten
Print - 59.4 x 42 x 1 cm Print - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch
€990
Main Droite-Main Gauche
Patopalomo
Painting - 100 x 120 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 2 inch
€3,200
Daffy Duck se Prend pour un Cowboy
Eddy Vitalone
Painting - 73 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 28.7 x 39.4 x 2 inch
€3,800
Daffy Duck Loves Cigar and Champagne
Eddy Vitalone
Painting - 80 x 68 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 26.8 x 2 inch
€2,800
Real Friends ft. Tintin and Snowy
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,391
Comics: Guardian of Demons Terribly Ending Play
Dumisani Karamanski
Painting - 180 x 152 x 3 cm Painting - 70.9 x 59.8 x 1.2 inch
€5,160
Le Dieu Noir - Bleu électrique
Philippe Druillet
Sculpture - 12.5 x 12.5 x 12.5 cm Sculpture - 4.9 x 4.9 x 4.9 inch
€400
Tintin Blue Lotus
Angela Gomes
Sculpture - 56 x 35 x 35 cm Sculpture - 22 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch
€34,500
Le fantastique
Lee Berthille
Sculpture - 83 x 116 x 27 cm Sculpture - 32.7 x 45.7 x 10.6 inch
€3,500
Promenade en barque
Antoine Chereau
Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€1,800
S'aimer pour toujours
Antoine Chereau
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€1,800
Love = All Mickey
Raphael van der Haegen
Print - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Print - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,750
Dream Hotel II
Diederik Van Apple
Painting - 120 x 170 x 5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 66.9 x 2 inch
€7,250
L'enlèvement de la poule aux oeufs d'or
Marabout
Print - 64 x 92 x 2 cm Print - 25.2 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,200
Minion au Fusain
Vincent Duchêne
Sculpture - 35 x 30 x 15 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 11.8 x 5.9 inch
€4,000
The Revenge Of Gargamel
Laurina Paperina
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€4,800
Goldorak -Moz'aïque - Extrait de la série le repos de la machine
Moz - David Vuillermoz
Photography - 52 x 72.7 x 0.02 cm Photography - 20.5 x 28.6 x 0 inch
€190
Speed Icons: The Legacy of Las Vegas
Esteban Vera
Painting - 110 x 49.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 43.3 x 19.6 x 2 inch
€4,164
Street Knowledge (N.W.A)
Mark Drew
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1.5 inch
€18,548
I Wanna Blow Up, Stack My Dough (The Notorious B.I.G)
Mark Drew
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1.5 inch
€18,085
Adobe Akrobat – Strit vashon
Wycliffe Opondo
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,200
Emplacement 22
Nicolas Boutruche
Photography - 42 x 120 x 2 cm Photography - 16.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
€3,700