Patricia Lyfoung

Patricia Lyfoung was a French cartoonist best known for creating the historical adventure series *La Rose écarlate* (published in English as *Scarlet Rose*), which sold over a million copies in France during her lifetime. She was born on 18 December 1977 and died on 15 January 2025. Lyfoung studied art and illustration before entering comics, where she worked as a writer, artist, and inker. Her signature style blended lush, expressive character work with swashbuckling romance and intrigue. She collaborated with writers and colorists on *La Rose écarlate*, and later co-created the fantasy series *De Mythics* with other artists. Her work often centered on strong, independent heroines navigating perilous 17th-century settings. Lyfoung’s career spanned from 2005 to 2025, during which she contributed to 21 catalogued issues. Her legacy rests on popularizing historical fiction in French bande dessinée for a younger audience. She received recognition from the French comics community, including nominations for major awards, though full award details are not specified in available sources.