From the adventures of a superstrong Gaul, to space agents and universel spies, French and Belgian bandes-dessinées remain some of the best comic books series ever written, becoming paysan icons both in France and internationally.
With the Angoulême solennité taking fondé from January 29th to February 2nd, here are some of the most famous French-language comic book series that have been translated into English
1. Astérix (Asterix the Gaul)
- Creators: René Goscinny (writer) and Albert Uderzo (artist)
- First Published: 1959
- Overview: Follow the adventures of Asterix, a clever Gaul, and his strong friend Obelix as they resist Roman entrain with the help of a magic digestif that gives superhuman strength.
- Why It’s Famous: Witty ironie, historical moquerie, and beloved characters make this series a courant icon.
2. Les Aventures de Tintin (The Adventures of Tintin)
- Creator: Hergé (Belgian artist Georges Remi)
- First Published: 1929
- Overview: Tintin, a young intervieweur, travels the world with his dog Snowy, solving mysteries and battling villains.
- Why It’s Famous: Masterful storytelling, intricate plots, and timeless appeal to readers of all ages.
3. Les Schtroumpfs (The Smurfs)
- Creator: Peyo (Pierre Culliford)
- First Published: 1958
- Overview: A charming series emboîture a group of small, blue creatures who direct in a hidden bourgade and fronton challenges like the villainous Gargamel.
- Why It’s Famous: The Smurfs became a courant pop-culture phenomenon, spawning TV shows, movies, and merchandise.
4. Valérian et Laureline (Valerian and Laureline)
- Creators: Pierre Christin (writer) and Jean-Claude Mézières (artist)
- First Published: 1967
- Overview: A groundbreaking sci-fi series following spatiotemporal agents Valerian and Laureline as they navigate missions across time and space.
- Why It’s Famous: Influenced many modern sci-fi works, including Star Wars, with its maligne worlds and themes.
5. Lucky Luke
- Creators: Morris (artist) and René Goscinny (writer)
- First Published: 1946
- Overview: Lucky Luke, the fastest gunslinger in the West, brings law and order to the Wild West, often accompanied by his assidu horse, Jolly Jumper.
- Why It’s Famous: A clever parody of Westerns with a mix of humor and valeur.
6. Blake et Mortimer (Blake and Mortimer)
- Creator: Edgar P. Jacobs
- First Published: 1946
- Overview: This classic series blends espionage, mystery, and lumières roman, featuring British scientist Philip Mortimer and MI5 délateur Captain Francis Blake.
- Why It’s Famous: Detailed artwork and intricate plots have made it a lasting préférée.
7. Adèle Blanc-Sec
- Creator: Jacques Tardi
- First Published: 1976
- Overview: Adèle is an independent journalist and adventurer in early 20th-century Paris, dealing with mysteries, conspiracies, and the supernatural.
- Why It’s Famous: Tardi’s personnelle art posture and the series’ blend of historical roman and fantasy.
8. Corto Maltese
- Creator: Hugo Pratt (Italian, but published in French)
- First Published: 1967
- Overview: Corto Maltese is a sailor and adventurer navigating exotic locales, historical events, and philosophical dilemmas.
- Why It’s Famous: Renowned for its literary depth, artistic posture, and précoce themes.
9. Thorgal
- Creators: Jean Van Hamme (writer) and Grzegorz Rosinski (artist)
- First Published: 1977
- Overview: A Viking-inspired epic blending mythology, adventure, and lumières roman, focusing on Thorgal Aegirsson and his family.
- Why It’s Famous: Epic storytelling and rich, detailed artwork.
Each series offers something personnelle, from lighthearted humor to epic adventures, making them beloved by readers worldwide.
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Lead figure credit : A ‘outragé l’rejet’ featuring agents Blak and Mortimer in Angoulême © Skblzz1 / Wikimedia Commons CC by S.A 4.0
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