Bakelandt #4

There's an undeniable theatrical flair to this Ansaldi Éditions release, as Magnus presents a performer twirling luminous hoops atop a reclining tiger before a crowded, costumed audience — a scene that blends futuristic spectacle with something closer to a decadent cabaret. A cloaked, shadowy figure looms in the background while uniformed dignitaries watch from a box seat, giving the whole composition a sense of intrigue beneath the showmanship. Published in 1987, Milady 3000 showcases Magnus's elegant, fluid linework at its most playful and imaginative.