Francis von Bloodt

A creature of the Modern Age with a name that practically drips gothic atmosphere, Francis von Bloodt made his entrance in 2012 courtesy of creators Uffe, Jonas, and Jonas Darnell in the pages of Egmont's Herman Hedning — a Swedish-language anthology with a wonderfully irreverent personality all its own. With only seven catalog appearances across 2012–2013, he's a rare find, sharing his corner of that world with a memorable cast including Herman, Gammelman, Lilleman, Gretchen Webb, and Sirius Jefferson. For collectors who love discovering the hidden gems lurking in the margins of European comics, Francis von Bloodt is exactly the kind of delightfully named character worth tracking down.