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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Sculpture, Milou & master, SpyDDy

Milou & master

SpyDDy

Sculpture - 22 x 20 x 2 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

$175

Painting, No War Fast, Anthea Missy

No War Fast

Anthea Missy

Painting - 90 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,813

Print, Capriccio, Valerio Adami

Capriccio

Valerio Adami

Print - 90 x 45 x 1 cm Print - 35.4 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

$468

Print, L'Ange, Valerio Adami

L'Ange

Valerio Adami

Print - 80 x 59 x 1 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.2 x 0.4 inch

$562

Painting, Sans titre, Camille Adra

Sans titre

Camille Adra

Painting - 146 x 97 x 1 cm Painting - 57.5 x 38.2 x 0.4 inch

$2,925

Painting, Wonder Woman 4D, PyB

Wonder Woman 4D

PyB

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

$222

Print, Dicevi, Philippe Matine

Dicevi

Philippe Matine

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

$514

Print, Police, Philippe Matine

Police

Philippe Matine

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

$514

Painting, Aero Gang, Jug

Aero Gang

Jug

Painting - 81 x 116 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 45.7 x 1 inch

$1,053

Painting, The billionaire, Jug

The billionaire

Jug

Painting - 81 x 116 x 4 cm Painting - 31.9 x 45.7 x 1.6 inch

$1,053

Painting, Bubble Clown, Em'Ji

Bubble Clown

Em'Ji

Painting - 120 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$1,872

Painting, B79596235B, Wo$h

B79596235B

Wo$h

Painting - 70 x 110 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch

$2,925

Painting, Goldophone, DN

Goldophone

DN

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

$1,755

Painting, Diptico, Patopalomo

Diptico

Patopalomo

Painting - 50 x 49 x 0.24 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.3 x 0.1 inch

$526

Painting, Eyes Contact, Flu

Eyes Contact

Flu

Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$1,872

Painting, Miami Vice, Pegaz

Miami Vice

Pegaz

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

$1,404

Painting, Rêverie, Albena Vatcheva

Rêverie

Albena Vatcheva

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

$269 $256

Painting, The Artist, Daru

The Artist

Daru

Painting - 41 x 61 x 1 cm Painting - 16.1 x 24 x 0.4 inch

$1,404

Painting, Inès, Albena Vatcheva

Inès

Albena Vatcheva

Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

$233

Painting, Fusion, Albena Vatcheva

Fusion

Albena Vatcheva

Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

$233

Painting, Happy newhews, Chris Giio

Happy newhews

Chris Giio

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

$1,696

Painting, McDuck-Dreams, Gardani Art

McDuck-Dreams

Gardani Art

Painting - 99.1 x 99.1 x 3.8 cm Painting - 39 x 39 x 1.5 inch

$4,500

Sculpture, Asterix & Obelix, PyB

Asterix & Obelix

PyB

Sculpture - 24 x 24 x 6 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 9.4 x 2.4 inch

$292

Sculpture, Love snoopy peanuts, PyB

Love snoopy peanuts

PyB

Sculpture - 20 x 20 x 3 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch

$292

Print, Heroe, Lucio Forte

Heroe

Lucio Forte

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$152

Painting, Baby Doll Sue, Eklektik

Baby Doll Sue

Eklektik

Painting - 81 x 65 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch

$1,111

Painting, Untitled 61, Lucio Forte

Untitled 61

Lucio Forte

Painting - 22 x 30 x 0.1 cm Painting - 8.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$140

Painting, ww, Dezache

ww

Dezache

Painting - 56 x 56 x 2 cm Painting - 22 x 22 x 0.8 inch

$526

Painting, Babar, Romain Dorez

Babar

Romain Dorez

Painting - 80 x 68 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 26.8 x 0.8 inch

$526

Painting, Picsou, Romain Dorez

Picsou

Romain Dorez

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$468

Sculpture, Cowboy, Dezache

Cowboy

Dezache

Sculpture - 21 x 16 x 7 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 6.3 x 2.8 inch

$128

Painting, Dancer, Leonardo Aliaga

Dancer

Leonardo Aliaga

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

$1,041

Painting, Spirout Spirit, Jug

Spirout Spirit

Jug

Painting - 40 x 72 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 28.3 x 1.6 inch

$526

Painting, Paris, Ciscø

Paris

Ciscø

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

$1,404

Painting, Sans titre, Dawal

Sans titre

Dawal

Painting - 81 x 54 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 21.3 x 1.2 inch

$1,989

Painting, Les Voix, Dawal

Les Voix

Dawal

Painting - 93 x 72 x 3 cm Painting - 36.6 x 28.3 x 1.2 inch

$2,443