Phénix

Born from the imagination of Jean-Yves Mitton and launched in 1980's Spécial Rodéo #74, Phénix is a Bronze Age creation from Editions Lug — the beloved French publisher that gave European comics fans some of their most distinctive adventures. Spanning an impressive 22 years across titles like Spécial Rodéo, Fantask, and Planète Comics, this character carved out a lasting niche in the Franco-Belgian tradition. The company Phénix keeps is genuinely eclectic and exciting, sharing pages with icons like Zembla, Tex Willer, and Kit Carson — a testament to the rich, genre-spanning world Editions Lug cultivated. For collectors with a passion for European comics history, Phénix is a rewarding discovery that speaks to an era when French publishers were building their own vibrant superhero and adventure mythology.