Mister Circus

Stepping out of the Bronze Age French comics scene, Mister Circus made his debut in Mustang #54 in 1980, published by Editions Lug — the Lyon-based house that gave French readers some of their most distinctive superhero adventures. His run may be compact at eight catalogued appearances, but two of those carry key-issue status, making him a figure that serious collectors of the era keep an eye out for. In the pages of Mustang he shares his adventures with a colorful roster including Tom Pouce, Mikros, Photonik, and others — an evocative snapshot of just how rich and imaginative the Lug universe of the early '80s truly was.