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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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Print, Democracy 2020, Kobalt

Democracy 2020

Kobalt

Print - 50 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$468

Print, Croco, Bruno Mallart

Croco

Bruno Mallart

Print - 62 x 118 cm Print - 24.4 x 46.5 inch

$936

Print, Outlaw - EA, Ske

Outlaw - EA

Ske

Print - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$174

Painting, Thor, Rico Sab

Thor

Rico Sab

Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.7 inch

$1,053

Painting, Hey Batman, Rico Sab

Hey Batman

Rico Sab

Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.7 inch

$1,053

Painting, Amazing Superman, Rico Sab

Amazing Superman

Rico Sab

Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.7 inch

$1,053

Painting, Madonna, Rico Sab

Madonna

Rico Sab

Painting - 120 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

$1,404

Painting, Paris 2024, Rico Sab

Paris 2024

Rico Sab

Painting - 150 x 150 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1 inch

$1,989

Print, Superman, Mel Ramos

Superman

Mel Ramos

Print - 115.6 x 85.1 cm Print - 45.5 x 33.5 inch

$3,500

Painting, D29295215C, Wo$h

D29295215C

Wo$h

Painting - 85 x 85 x 3 cm Painting - 33.5 x 33.5 x 1.2 inch

$1,404

Painting, D29295276C, Wo$h

D29295276C

Wo$h

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$1,170

Fine Art Drawings, Ice Crime (2), Olivia Clavel

Ice Crime (2)

Olivia Clavel

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 32 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$936

Painting, Tom Cat's, Jug

Tom Cat's

Jug

Painting - 100 x 70 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1 inch

$819

Painting, Ice cream, Jug

Ice cream

Jug

Painting - 84 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 33.1 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$643

Painting, Ponkyo, Mansueto Antoh

Ponkyo

Mansueto Antoh

Painting - 80 x 60 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 inch

$2,457

Print, Boxe, Philippe Geluck

Boxe

Philippe Geluck

Print - 80 x 60 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.6 inch

$211

Print, Bat-Wockk!, Mr Brainwash

Bat-Wockk!

Mr Brainwash

Print - 114.3 x 104.1 x 0.3 cm Print - 45 x 41 x 0.1 inch

$3,393

Painting, So kult keith, Rico Sab

So kult keith

Rico Sab

Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.7 inch

$1,053

Print, The New Gold, Ske

The New Gold

Ske

Print - 50 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$573

Print, Money LV, Ske

Money LV

Ske

Print - 50 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$573

Sculpture, Get out! La Chose, Popik

Get out! La Chose

Popik

Sculpture - 26 x 17 x 15 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 6.7 x 5.9 inch

$702

Print, Clear, Philippe Matine

Clear

Philippe Matine

Print - 70 x 140 x 4.5 cm Print - 27.6 x 55.1 x 1.8 inch

$514

Print, Santé, Philippe Matine

Santé

Philippe Matine

Print - 90 x 140 x 4.5 cm Print - 35.4 x 55.1 x 1.8 inch

$537

Painting, The Cop, Pierre Barillot

The Cop

Pierre Barillot

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$2,808

Print, LS Détroit, Denial

LS Détroit

Denial

Print - 18 x 18 cm Print - 7.1 x 7.1 inch

$292

Painting, Cordon Bleu, David Kracov

Cordon Bleu

David Kracov

Painting - 64 x 68 x 30 cm Painting - 25.2 x 26.8 x 11.8 inch

$4,680

Painting, Rapetou, Gripe

Rapetou

Gripe

Painting - 60 x 80 x 3.3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.3 inch

$2,047

Painting, Donald Lagerfeld, Daru

Donald Lagerfeld

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$1,404

Print, Proust, Philippe Matine

Proust

Philippe Matine

Print - 100 x 100 x 45 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 17.7 inch

$385

Painting, Oh Jeff, Spaco

Oh Jeff

Spaco

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$199

Print, Collage Iconique, Ske

Collage Iconique

Ske

Print - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$175

Print, M'enfin!? EA, Ske

M'enfin!? EA

Ske

Print - 59.4 x 42 x 0.1 cm Print - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0 inch

$205

Print, DeathMa42, Death NYC

DeathMa42

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104