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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Fine Art Drawings, 1.2M Bat Man, Rodrigo Spinel

1.2M Bat Man

Rodrigo Spinel

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20.8 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.2 x 0.1 inch

$1,500

Sculpture, Elephantix, Sylvie Cappe

Elephantix

Sylvie Cappe

Sculpture - 31 x 29 x 7 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 11.4 x 2.8 inch

$381

Print, Famous30#8, Matthieu Ribo

Famous30#8

Matthieu Ribo

Print - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$95 $86

Print, L’armée, Winshluss

L’armée

Winshluss

Print - 50 x 50 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$477

Fine Art Drawings, Food, Tina Loiodice

Food

Tina Loiodice

Fine Art Drawings - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$1,431

Fine Art Drawings, Flight of Love, Tina Loiodice

Flight of Love

Tina Loiodice

Fine Art Drawings - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$1,431

Sculpture, Boop, Sylvie Cappe

Boop

Sylvie Cappe

Sculpture - 32 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 4.1 x 4.1 inch

$334

Fine Art Drawings, Mes nuits apaches, Topolino

Mes nuits apaches

Topolino

Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

$286

Print, Futurama, Prisme

Futurama

Prisme

Print - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$178

Sculpture, Comical Superman, Pys

Comical Superman

Pys

Sculpture - 20 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch

$564

Print, Superman, Rol

Superman

Rol

Print - 42 x 29 x 1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch

$179

Print, Shazam, Rol

Shazam

Rol

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$179

Painting, Je t'aime, Muze

Je t'aime

Muze

Painting - 47 x 34 x 2 cm Painting - 18.5 x 13.4 x 0.8 inch

$572

Painting, Tintin Love, Vili

Tintin Love

Vili

Painting - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

$83 $75

Painting, Pink, Miss Color Pop

Pink

Miss Color Pop

Painting - 25 x 25 x 0.2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

$215

Painting, Toi + moi, Art_flo75

Toi + moi

Art_flo75

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1.3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.5 inch

$477

Painting, King of Spinach, Art_flo75

King of Spinach

Art_flo75

Painting - 70 x 50 x 1.3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.5 inch

$477

Fine Art Drawings, Pan! Pan!, Monsieur Térez

Pan! Pan!

Monsieur Térez

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 45 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 17.7 inch

$358

Painting, Thug Life, Sara Chelou

Thug Life

Sara Chelou

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$1,431

Sculpture, Schtroumpf, Cha

Schtroumpf

Cha

Sculpture - 20 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch

$417

Painting, Chemin, Sounya Whang

Chemin

Sounya Whang

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

$250

Painting, Goku, Thierry Beaudenon

Goku

Thierry Beaudenon

Painting - 85 x 85 x 2 cm Painting - 33.5 x 33.5 x 0.8 inch

$1,550

Painting, Blue Noir, Peter Carella

Blue Noir

Peter Carella

Painting - 121.9 x 132.1 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 52 x 2 inch

$2,170

Print, How to rob!, Jay-C

How to rob!

Jay-C

Print - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$5,365

Print, Happy Easter!, Jay-C

Happy Easter!

Jay-C

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

$4,172

Painting, Make Love 8, A.A.A

Make Love 8

A.A.A

Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$143

Painting, Make Love 3, A.A.A

Make Love 3

A.A.A

Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$143

Painting, Mickey Rolex, Illian

Mickey Rolex

Illian

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$238

Sculpture, Mickey Strass, Cha

Mickey Strass

Cha

Sculpture - 22 x 30 x 7 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 11.8 x 2.8 inch

$227

Print, Jaws, Benny Arte

Jaws

Benny Arte

Print - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$834

Sculpture, Diamant, Robert Sgarra

Diamant

Robert Sgarra

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

$16,690

Painting, O Beijo, Neno Ramos

O Beijo

Neno Ramos

Painting - 120 x 120 x 6 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 2.4 inch

$18,000

Painting, Money, Speedy Graphito

Money

Speedy Graphito

Painting - 118 x 78 x 0.3 cm Painting - 46.5 x 30.7 x 0.1 inch

$9,060

Painting, Revolution!, Fuh-mi

Revolution!

Fuh-mi

Painting - 109 x 89 x 0.1 cm Painting - 42.9 x 35 x 0 inch

$2,000

Print, Marvel, Tristan MM

Marvel

Tristan MM

Print - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch

$178

Print, Marvel, Tristan MM

Marvel

Tristan MM

Print - 24 x 30 x 1 cm Print - 9.4 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$60

Print, The End, Pablo Dalas

The End

Pablo Dalas

Print - 42 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.4 x 0 inch

$51

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